The Pontypridd Chronicle and Workman's News

1,/ -{ 93, TAFF-STREET, PONTYPRIDD." — JOHN EVANS & COMPANY, RESPECTFULLY BEG TO INFORM YOU THiT THEIR *rO,LTiiVv|A>' WINTER SALE Is now proceeding. Owing to the mildaess of the season our Stock is unusually heavy, and in order to redace it previous to Stocktaking, we shall offer several lines below cost. « g M — ■ ■ Ii J"<! < 1 MANTLE DEPARTMENT 'j', f In this Depnrt nen we hold a very heavy Stock, and being pressed for room, we purpose offering in some instances at less than half cost. f ■ FURS AND ZFTTIR, TRIMMINGS. ç )'1 t AT CLEARING PRICES. ,< MILLINERY A T HAL F P R ICE. FEW PARIS BONNETS AND HATS AT LESS THAN HALF COST. c!„ ])It UBS AND HEAVY DEPARTMENT. d' About 5,^00 yirds from 2§J. up. Special Value in French Merinos and Cashmeres. Blankets, Quilts, Flannels Table I ,'n0n. r v &c., &c., at lowes: possible prices. 170 PAIRS CURTAIXS COMMENCING AT Is 6jtl. CHILDREN'S PELISSES AND UNDERCLOTHING REDUCED. I FANCY IEPARIMENT. — Gloves, Ribbons, Umbrellas, Laces, &c., &c., will be offered at a great reduction. Best Value in Hjsiery, Shirts, Ties, &c. Oilcloths, Linoleoma & Carpets. i i i ( < All parcels ti be paid for before or on Delivery. WE INVITE AN EARLY INSPECTION 1 TRAPNEll & CANê, COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS, I 35 & 38, Queen-street, -r CARDIFF, Bold immense Stocks of every requisite for completely fnrnishiug, at a short notice, bouses of any size. TRAPNELL AND GA ,V £ FOS ¡ R • bedsteads, Over 50 designs in all sizes to select from. The Invicctble Bedsteads, full size with two brass rails, gnld ornamentation, 12iJ 6d; and the "Challenge, a massive bedstead, at 23, 6d., are made specially for us, and canrot be obtained el-ewbere-Best value in Cardiff. TRAPNELL AND GANE, FOR BEDDING A large stock in special department of guaranteed purity, Full Size Wool Bed, Bolster, Rnd two Pillows, 8s 6d. Full size Spring Mlttresses. 1 s 6d each. Fall size Feather Bed, 32s 6d. <. TRAPNELL & GANE, FOR DINING AND DRAWING-ROOM SUITES A larger selection than any other firm, at prices ranging from Y,3 15s Od., to 40 guineas. AND FOR BEDROOM SUITES, FENDERS, FIREIRONS, LINOLEUM, t f i • FLOORCLOTH, 4 • CARPETS, RUGS, CURTAINS, and every requisite for furnishing. All goods marked in Plain Figures, so that purchasers may compare our prices with other firms. See adrt. on Front Page of this Paper. TRAPNELL AND CANE, The Hoted House Furnishers, 85 & 38, Queen Street, CARDIFF. And at Bristol.] [Established 70 years. The Best and Cheapest Shop for Groceries and Provisions ICTHE Town Supply stores, fRESa SUPPLY of Carmarthen Butter every week; also nice selection of Caerphilly Cheese Heme cared & Wiltshire Bacon always iu stock mild and lean Hams, large stock of Tin Goods, Jams, Marmalade, Preserves, and Pickles at the very lowest Drices; splendid Flour, at 2s., 2s. 2d., very S«t28. W.: Tea. at Is. 4d., U. 6d., ud 2.. Agent fw the Pure Ceylon lea Co., London. One Trial secures your regttuuc enstom. TO TOWS SUPPLY STORES. 76, Ta Pontypridd, I T. V. JONES, PapdAw. I A Book for Every Ratepayer. The New Local Government Act, GENERALLY KNOWN AS THE County Government Act, y i In clear and concise language, and convenient form, Price 3d, or free by Post? 3id o • W. H KEY, STATIONER, Ac., 89 and 90, TAFF STREET, PONTYPRIDD. r ,v — EIGHT SEASONS WHY — 1t: È Y'S" f/ Y. r PECT0IIA1. ■ BALSAM Has a larger Bale than any other similar preparation. T) J? p A TT Q "O It has the extraordinary pro- D HJVJXX U OJli party of caring Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Hoarse- nese, Difficulty of Breath- ing, and all Diseases of ,I y.» the Chest and Lungs. T)T?p I TTQT7 It is the sterling remedy of D Ei\j il U O-Ci the age. One dose affords instantaneous relief; one bottle invariably cures. DTj'P A TTQT? °Perates hy dissolving the IJ Piljil U OHi Congealed Phlegm, oonse* qnently causing free expec- »•> f L ¡¡J toration, and promotes the ..}.w .t.. healthy secretion of the lining membraBe of the Throat and Lungs, thereby removing entirely the most severe occasional Coughs, and giving relief in perma. nent Asthmatic Affections. T<TrP A TTQT? It's prepared from the recipe v XJL U O-Ej of a high medical authority on diseases of the Cheat and Lungs. T) T?TJ A TTQT? ^oes n°t contain any inju- IjLvxi U OHi rioos ingredients, and may be safely taken by persons of all ages. Dnp A TTQT? has a boon and a "Hi \s 1i. U OHi blessing to thousands when other remedies have failed. A TTQI? ao^ at 4 popular price, u OHi thns bringing it within the reach of all. It has many imitations, but BB SURE YOU OBTAIN T. Key's Pectoral Balsam, And do not be persuaded to try any similar pre. paration. Large Bottles at 7id and Is each. PREPARED ONLY BY W. H. /o\KEY, GHIMICE (WjH. j AID BBVTIST, 89 & M. rn Street PONTYPRIDD. SILOAM, GYFEILLON. I » CYNELIR EISTEDDFOD XN Y CAPKL OOHOD DYDD GWENER GRoGHTff^lSgQ. «.Tit}' •» LLYWYDD— .-j—A COUNCILLOR WALTER H. MORGAN. PRIF DDARN- rr Cor, heb fod dan 30 o nifer, a gano yn oren yr Anthem, "Dyddiao Dyn gydd fel Glaawelltyn," Girobr jB5, a Baton hardd i'r Arweioydd Baddtiool. y .h rw. ■ ■■-ait.* j.: i •; -*■ .-n^a »->. «-• Yn yt hwyr bydd perffortnia^ o*r fantata,tharles o'r Bala, 0 das lywyddiaeth J Parch. Hayh P. Jotws, Porth. BRISTOL AND WEST OF ENGLANE BANK, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE-BRISTOL. N° BRANCH offi?EnY GIVEN that a at PONTYPRTnn wil1 be OPENED llBthiSS MDD °n WEDNESDAY, the By Order of the Board, k' i' G. J. PICKIN, General Manager. Bristol, 11th February, 1889. LAW OF DISTRESS AMENDMENT ACT 18*18. IMPORTANT TO LANDLORDS. WILLIAM SPENCE, House Agent and Rent Collector gEGS to inform the public generaUy, that he rising a distress kept on hand h° RESIDENCE 28, Mill Street, Pontypridd. Caerphilly Castle Eisteddfod, WHIT-MONDAY. JtTWB 10th, 1889. THIS EISTEDDFOD, under Distinguished T Patronage, (and by the kind permission of Lord Bute), will be held in the far-famed ruins of Caerphilly Castle, on the above date. PRESIDENT .MAJOR JONES (American Consul.) ( VTn^ronydeEtq7j.P. JELMWMyQr J £ Vt H^nry and J. S. Corbett, Esq.Caerphilly?1 -A.C. vdd^ £ inS t0 G°d' £ 4<> 5 "Molwch yr Arglw- £ 14'; "ComradeSs8in Arms '^1 Chnd^ ^ar^h'" DrL^f&c. £ 1 each' Poetry, NSiiS,' Programmes, three half-pence by post. A D. WILLIAMS, SEC., Caerphilly. EXlTGr Contractor, Undertaker, and Timber Merchant, BEGS to inform the Public that he has a good Assortment of COFFIN BOARDS AND BUILDING REQUISITES kept in Stock. Jobbing Work punctually attended to. Å.DDBE8s- UNION-STREET, PONTYPRIDD. THE MOST SENSIBLE MAN in this District Ta"ESS ^5 in District PENSES, PUT X5 BANK OF ENGLAND ohnrifoki i irOGKET, and assist any ent anrSLr JfC'^hlch "V fae at the mom WED^inAv.o « instincts. See TRADE, FINANCE and KU-CREATION," a weekly Newapaner for BoVoeksta°i?/^A11 NeWaf*eats and SaUwiwr L^Si";E oP Mati Lame, London, E.C. W. EVANS & SON, TAILORS, LAWES^'BTW^- HiT/CKETl" 4 aho to BIDING BREECHES, and LIVEBIBS?' 8PECIALITC. — The new Cashmere and Plain EVENING DRESS SUiTS, from £ 3 si Note the Address- 29, TAFF STREET, PONTYPRIDD. « •bwlntely pare. It contains all the essential of a fierfect diet, is free from added matter, and as a seothmg, strength-sastainine beverage, is unequalled. 8 pONSUMPTION CURED—A Person Cured of VJConaampUon, Bronchitis, Catarrh, and Nerroos Debility, by a simple Remedy, will send a desorip- faon of it FBKB to anj person who applies to J. P. -Y MOUNTAI*, 04^ Chancery Lane, London. W.O. TO BE LET.—A COMFORTABLE RESI- DENCE, within a few minutes' walk of the Station. Garden and Stable.—Apply Walter H. Morgan, Pontypridd. OION-STREET, Pontypridd.—To be Let, with l) immediate possession, Oakland Cottage, con- taining parlour, dining-room, a large kitchen, pantry, china closet, four bedrooms,' and large attic; situate about six minutes' walk from rail- way station; rent E15 a year. Apply to Messrs Thomas and Morgan, Auctioneers. FOR SALE, A f\iT #• ST. BERNARD DOG "RUFUS," 3* Years Old. GOOD HOUSE DOG, AND FOND OF CHILDREN. i ,'(..ltf' J..t Can be seen at VERNON HOUSE, TYFICA ) TERRACE, PONTYPRIDD. ) OFFERS WANTED.

f, Pontypridd Local Board Election. TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE TOWN WARD. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, You will be called upon in a few days to elect a Member to represent you on the above Board. I need scarcely remind you that Three Years have passed away since you thought fit to elect me to represent your interest as a member for the Town Ward, during which time I have al- ways striven to do what I considered my duty in all and to all, with one aim and object ever in view, viz :—Justice. The whole of my life has been spent entirely in the business which,as Member of the Board, it has been my duty (for the term which I have had the honour of representing you) to pass judgment upon, and I trust therefore that the experience so gained, and the action taken by me in all matters brought before the board, have satisfied you that the confidence bestowed upon me was not misplaced. I now once more place my services at your disposal, and should you again do me the honour of returning me as your representative, I assure you that no effort on my part shall be wanting to discharge the duties which fall to my lot with honesty and efficiency, and by so doing I hope to merit your yet further esteem and confidence, and abeve all the inward satisfaction of having done something to benefit those amongst whom it has been my happy privilege to have lived for so many years. I have the honour to be, Ladies and Gentlemen, •v 1 • Your obedient Servant, DAVID ROWLAND. Gelliwastad Grove, Pontypridd, March 5th, 1889.

THK CRISIS IN TH.K COAL TRADE. The workmen of this district have nnfor- tunately become only too familiar with the "crisis" which Artemus Ward so severely satirised when he asked 'Whar is the critter ?' For matters have now been brought to Such a pass that employers and employed cannot help regarding the future with considerable interest and concern. On Friday last the workmen at all the associated collieries ex- cept the Standard (Ynyshir) gave notices to terminate contracts. The men of the Ocean Collieries also joined, as indeed they were bound to do, considering that they had been the leaders in the agitation for an increase in the wage rate. The only large section of the men who did not hand in notices were those of the Ferndale Pits. Since then some of the associated employers have posted at their pit tops notices declaring the workmen's action null and void, because the sliding scale agreement provides for a six months' notice. Whether these will have any effect, or not, remains to be seen. There can be no question that the workmen are deter- mined to get an advance. It is said some of the employers, if not all, are prepared to give 5 percent., and possibly, under pres- sure 71 per cent., thus springing 21 percent. over their previous offer, and at the same time giving way upon demand for the abo- lition of the monthly holiday. The Ocean workmen demand 10 percent., and tue others 12i, yet, although there is a gap between the figuras quoted, still there is a prevalent notion that after all conciliation will triumph, and a disastrous strike, with its evil conse- quences to the present and future tiade of the whole of South Wales, be averted. ■ u————

PONTYPRIDD AS THE MEXUNG PLACE OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL. We are glad to find that the people of Pontypridd, in response to the invitation of Alderman W. H. Morgan and Councillors Hopkins and Roberts, have taken up with vigour the arrangements for welcoming the members of the Glamorgan County Council to Pontypridd on the 1st of April, and endeavauring to induce them, if possible, to fix Pontypridd as their permanent meeting place. Much will, no doubt, depend upon the impression which can be made upon the visitors when they first make their acquain- tance with us, and if the public meeting I held on Mpnday evening may be taken as a criterion of the warmth with which they will be welcomed, the first impression created is likely to be an excellent one. The facts and figures in favour of Ponty- pridd told strongly before the election of aldermen, but oar claims have been consider- ably strengtbened since the selection of gen- tlemen to the aldermanic benches. The statis- tics quoted in our report of the meeting this week ought certainly to carry much weight, and we hope the Local Board will heartily take up the suggestion made at the public meeting as to the most effectual mode of placing the claims of Pontypridd before oar county administrators. The warm interest taken by the honourable member for East Glamorgan, Mr Alfred Thomas, in this movement is shown by the fact that he has undertaken to entertain the members of the council on their first visit to the town, and we have not the slightest doubt that the reception which he, on behalf of the inhabi- tants of the district, will accord them, will be such as to enhance the chances of the town to become the permanent abode of the council. -0-- „

PONTYPRIDD ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE USING THE "PTTFWING KNIFB." Reform is the order of the day, and, al- though individuals may suffer, the "greatest good to the greatest number'* is a motto which the masses cannot afford to dispense with in the administration of local affairs any more than in imperial matters. Looked at in this light, the economy just effected by the Assessment Committee of the Ponty- pridd Union in the cost of preparing the valuation lists is an important item in the retrenchment policy recently initiated by the Llanwonno parish reformers, whose demand for triennial, instead of annual, property lists first fixed the attention of the guardians upon this phase of parochial economy. It is roughly estimated that the saving effected throughout the Union wiH amount to no less than £ 450^. year.

PONTYPRIDD. To OUR READERS.—A full report of the Pontypridd Board of Gaardians and other matters are crowded out this week. They shall, however, appear in oar next issae. FUNERAL.-The funeral of Master Willie Loughor, son of Mr Phillip Loaghor, Taff-street, Pontypridd, (and whose death we announced in onr last issae),took Jlace on Friday afternoon last, at Glyntaff Cemetery. t was intended by the family that the faneral should be a private one, but so many friends wished to take part therein, oat of respect to the deceased voang man himself, as well as to show their esteem for the family, that a public funeral was at the last moment agreed to. A large number of gentlemen were pre- sent. The officiating clergymen were the Rev. H. J. Williams, B.A., vicar of Poutypridd, at the hoaseand grave; and the Rev. S. R. Jones, vicar of Glyntaff, at the grave. The following ladies and gentlemen sent wreaths and crosses:—The deceased's family, Mr and Mrs Thomas (Aberdare), Mr Male (superin- tendent of St. Catherine's Church Sanday School, attended by the deceased), Mr. J. R. Llewellyn and Members of deceased's Sanday School class, Mrs D. G. Davies (Aberystwith), Mr and Mrs Key, Mrs Daniel Williams, Mrs Evans and another, Mrs Hop- kins, Mrs D. R. Evans, Mrs H. Morgan, Mrs John Evans, Miss A. C. and Willie Williams, Mrs Jones- Powell, and Mrs Mathias. JAMS JAMS JAMS I-A large assortment of Jams and Bottled Frnits ot the best makers. Always in Stock. Special line, 21b Jar of Pare Jam, at Harris, 75, Taff Street, Pontypridd u BETHf."—On Tuesday evening the members of the Lyrio Club gave an entertainment at Howard's Hall. After a brief miscellaneous programme, Betsy was presented once more, and was well received. The characters were, on the whole, splendidly sustained as follows:- Mr Alexander Birkett," Mr Joseph Spragua Mr Adolnhus Birkett," Mr Willie Davies: Captain McManus," Mr J. F. McClune; "Richard Talbot," Mr R. Lewis; "Mr Samuel Dawson," Mr W. Spickett; Barber," Mr Waters Wil- liam," Mr J. Waters; "Mrs Birkett" Miss Julia Thomas; Mra MuManus," Mrs D. W. Willi-ims; Madame Polenta," Miss Hunter; Nellie B.ssett," Miss Kitty Morgan; Clara Peyton," Mfsa Maud Lewis; Betsy," Miss MoMurray. The oondnotor was Mr David Williams leader, Mr E. P. Mills acting and stage manager, Dr. Hunter. SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF!! G. Oliver's Great Annual Clearance Sale of Boots and Shoes will commence on Saturday, at 85, Taff STREET, I PONTYPBIDD.

LLANTWIT FARDRE. SALEM CHAPEL.—On Sunday services were held in the above chapel to celebrate the acceptance of the pastorate of Salem by the Rev. T. Richards, late of Chester, when the Revs. Mr Davies, Liavane, and Mr Jones, Cowbridge, delivered powerfal sermons to large congregations.—On Monday the proceedings were resumed in the morning, when the Rev. Mr Haghes, Nantymoel, preached.-A "welcome" meeting was held in the afternoon, and Mr Thomas Williams, of Maesyffynou, having been voted to the chair, addresses of welcome were delivered by deacons and members of the church. The Rev. T. Richards having replied, thanking the brethren, the proceedings terminated with a vote of thaaks the chairman. This meeting was particularly well attended, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather.—In the evening the Rev. Mr Haghes, Nantymoel, preached to a very large con- gregation, and delivered a very effective sermon. Offertories were made at the close of each meeting with fruitful resalts. The meetings augur well for the future sascess of the Baptist cause at Llantwit Fardre, and it is to be hoped that the members will persevere and be united in their efforts, now that they have taken anto themselves a pastor to guide them in their good work, to further increase their membership, and again restore it to the prosperous position it once was in. IMPORTANT TO LADIES.—MADAMS WOBTH'S celebrated GUINEA CORSETS (Black 25s.) may be obtained from her Agents, Jous EVAKS AND Co., PONTYPBIDO-

DINAS. CHILD BURNT.-Rachel Ann Williams, four years old, 70, Dina3 Road, was barnt badly on Tuesday. She and a younger child were left in the household while the mother was out looking for her husband. The child went to light a candle, and her clothes took fire. She was burnt aboat the shoaldeis, arm3, neck, and moath. Her lower lip was hanging. She was also burnt slightly on the chest and back. Dr. Davies attended. A lodger in the house heard the children cry. He was in bed, bat at once came down and put out the fire. LOOK OUT! LOOK OUT!!—For Mari Gruffydd's racy Welsh-English articles on popular subjects, see the present and future issues of the CHBONICLB.

YNYSHIR. CONCEBT.—A grand concert was given on Thurs- day last at Ainon, Ynyshir, for the benefit of a local collier who has been disabled for life. The following artists took part :-Miss S. A. Evans R.A.M.,(soprano), Miss Mary Thomas (contralto), Gwynalaw (tenor), and Mr Idris Thomas (baas). The accompanist was Professor E. P. Mills, Pontypridd and the chair was occupied by Councillor W. H. Mathias. The concert was a success in every respect, the singing being good, and the attendance numerous. The services of Professor Mills were highly appreciated. Jf 2WCSl DON'T BE DOWNHEARTED I I-Those who suffer from seriousness and melancholy cannot do better than take a weekly dose of Mari Gruffydd's anti- dote to low-spiritedness. See the CHRONICLE every week. Sold everywhere, with all the news of the week, for the modest sum of one penny..

MOUNTAIN lASH LOCAL BOABD.-This board met on Monday, Mr Morgan presiding. It was resolved that an uniform rate of 4s. per 1,000 cublic feet of gas be charged the two institutes and three reading rooms in the district. As a precaution against a possible strike, the surveyor was requested to store 200 tons of gas coal. „

FERNDALE. MEETING OF WORKMEN —A largely attended meet- ing of the workmen employed at the Ferndale Col- lieries was held on Monday morning at the Assembly Hall, the chair being ocoapied by Mr Richard Evans. Mr W. Abraham (Mabon), M.P., though expected, -vas not present. The meeting was convened for the purpose of receiving the report of the deputation that had waited upon Mr F. L. Davis on Saturday even- ing respecting the 12J per cent, advance which W88 demanded by them. The deputation was received kindly, and Mr Davis expressed hie attifaetion at the coarse taken b) the Ferndale workmen in the present crisis, and of their determination not to break the engagement that existed between them. He eoald not, however, give a definite reply then, bat advised the deputation to wait upon him again next Wed- nesday evening.—Mr Riehard Evans was appointed delegate at the district meeting in place o{ J0(r £ Richards. fC'f ■s"i* t -d1"

I MARDY. j SUDDEN DEATH.—On Tuesday.morning,. Thomas: I Davies, of Thomas-street, Msrdy,, expired in: &, I very sudden manner in bed. He retired to bed about midnight apparently in' his usual health- During the night his bed fellow heard him breathing heavily and tried to awake him, but failed. Deceased was a singte;man, and a native- of Pembrokeshire. LAUGH AND GROW FAT! I-It your faculties are: in any way risible read Maxi. Gruffydd's amnse ing contributions on the British People, 3S.Woh ap- pear weekly in the CHBONICLB.,

CAERPHILLY.. WORKMEN'S MONTHLY M EBBING.—Monday being- their monthly holiday, a numerouely-attended meeting of the oolliers was held at the Boar's Hotel, Caerphilly. Mr James Veal occupied the chair, and' Mr Lewis Miles acted as secretary. It was decided that the meeting adhere to the Aberdare resolution, and that a demand be made at once for a 121 per cent-advance an the work. 2 men'swages, the sliding-scale revision to be a second- ary matter. The refusal of the Bryngwyn officials to receive the workmen's month's notice was com- mented noon, and it was unanimously agreed that the distriot approved of the action of the Bryn- gwyn workmen in not goiiig to work until a satis- factory understanding was arrived at. Mr Samael Mills (Aberbeeg) gave a brief report of the National Union Conference, and said that the wage-rate of the Durham miners was Is. a day above that of the South Wales workmen; also that the conference promised to refuse to take the South Wales trade shonid a disturbance occur tnrough the agitation for an advance in wages.

—————————— SWEARING IN OF NEW MAGIS- TRATES. At the Glamorganshire Quarter Sessions, on Tuesday, tbe following gentlemen were sworn in as new members for the County of Glamorgan Dr H. Nuunton Davies, Messrs David Evans (Bod- ringallt), William Merchant, Phillip Dunn, and Edward Edwards. They sabaequently signed the customary declarations. A SERVANT SnoT AT BY HER MASTER. The other day at the Clerkeuwell County Courb, Judge Eddis gave judgmenb in an action in which Mizabelli Stalling, of 4, Blacksbock Road, Fins- bury Park, London, sued Mr. Thomas Farnham, "t 4,Cumberland Terrace, Fiuesbury Park, a dentist, » recover £ 40 damages "for assaults committed n the plaintilf by t.he defendant firing a loaded ovolver three timed at her," and it for one ion ih's wages aU lieu oi notice. The plaintiff was lupreienled by Mr. A. Metcalf, and Mr. Popham ipj>eaied for defendant. The plaintitf deposed ttat she wad formerly in the service of the de- -ndant. On the afternoon of Dec. 3 last the de- :iidaiit came homo. About ten o'clock at night d sent her to post a letter. When she returned a a quarter of an hour Mrs. Fruin, defendant's uusekeeper, let her in at the front door. Witness IOKGII the djor, and one of the electric alarm-bells s tached to the various doors went o.i'. The de- -ndant then came down to the diuwing room floor vith a revolver which he tired four times. She II J Mrs. Fruin went out, and they boll. went to a Tih shop close by, where they remained all night. lie returned the next day and took away her oxes not considering it safe to remain. In cross- < lamination the plaiiititf said when she returned > the huuse the next day the defendant told her it was cowardly on her part to run away, and said -Tis had better stop till her month was up. Mr. :'opliaai called the defendant, who deposed lihab on the niglit in question lie closed the house aboub len and put on the burglar alarm bells. He then went to bed and fell asleep. He was aroused by the electric bells g..illg off. He took his revolver rom its case, went to the landing, and called out. lie then fired his revolver and listened. He still "eard the electric bells and a scuiiling noise. He iired two more shots. He had never fired a pistol before in his life. They were blank cartridges he fitod. He did not go to bed the worse for liquor. having taken only three glasses of "small beer." The Judge snid t:40 WM a ridiculous sum to ask for a mere fright and the loss of a place, and he .hould assess ihe damages at £ 3. He had, how- ever, determined to allow costs ou the higher scale, ae this new source of ten-or to domestic nor. vants certainly a.~ecled a very huge clu9s of ber Majesty's subjects.

NEWS OF THE MISSING SOLICITOR. On the night of the 30th IIlb. Mr. Daniel Wilsltaw Slierratt, a solicitor practising with his father at Kidsgrove, mysteriously disappeared while on his way from a meeting at Audley bo his home ab I Alsager. As Mr. Siierratt was aboub to be married, and there was no known reason for his leaving the •lisciict without the knowledge of his friends^ his <lisap(tearancecaused considerablesensation, which was intensified by the suspicion that there had j een foul play. When, some few days later, a hub belonging to him and a revolver believed to have [ een his were fouud near a footpath through some nelds at Lower Foxley, which he was iu the liabib of crossing when walking from Audley to Alsager, the disappearance of the young man gave rise to i.U sorts of exaggerated rumours but, as the dili- gellt alld prolonged investigations of the police, und the enquiries of private search parties, failed utterly to throw any light on the mystery, it began to be suspected that Mr. Sherratt had of his own nccord, and for some reason best known to himself, goue away from the district, as he was known to have done on a previous occasiou some few years ngo. This latter theory has proved to be the correct one, Mr. T. Siierratt having announced that a tetter has been received from New York from his son, Mr. D. W. Siierratt. At present no information as to an escapade which has caused so touch unnecessary excitement and trouble iu the district is forthcoming.

DISCOVERY OF A STOLEN JEWEL-CASE. The other day, some men who were working in Moor Park, Preston, found buried in one of the shrubberies a jewel-casket, which lrad apparently been tlllJe concealed for some time. Auiongsb other things it contained a gulll watch, two gold soarfpins, a t)earl-liatidleti fruit knife, a lady's gold ring, four other gold rings, a number of gold shirb studs, a pair of sleeve-links, and a si-x-chambered revolver, with cartridges. The police were com- municated with at once, and the casket handed over to tile chief-constable. In a very short time it was found that the properLy belonged to Mr. Anderaon, the lessee of the Theatre Royal, who about six months ago tenanted the Clarence Hotel, jn Grimshaw Street, witonce the caskeb and its contents were stolen, the burglar having entered the inn through oue of the upper windows.

Sir John Pender's Govan election expenses are announced at fj,368. The National Indemnity Fund, now reaches £ 32,800, less by £15,000 paid to Mr. Lewis. Mr. Thomas Stevens, the bicyclist, has arrived ab Zanzibar as corresootkdoeit for the New York Herald.

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