The Rhondda Leader

Cigarette Papers, On Things in General. Similar to every bred and born Britisher, my mind drifts most. naturally, first of all, to the weather. And what weather! As I write, the rain beats against our office window until I almost believe that all the windows of heaven have been left open, and the deluge has once more proposed to visit this place of ours. The hills around are all enveloped in caps of mist; Nature all around seems to be shedding her bitterest tears at, the summer which has departed. The streets present a gloomy aspect, and morbid in- dividuals—men and women-walk them in a still gloomier mood- It is the period of the umbrella and the mackintosh, and Jews' leggings have once more made their appearance in our grimy streets. The cats and dogs seem to partake of the gloom which is overcast upon all things mundane. There is an old tom-cat—I think, at least, that he is a tom-cat—who can be seen prowling daily at the "back of our office in a, very dejected mood. He goes head bent. down, tail between his ] legs, and "altogether his appearance is of one who pines for sublimer regions than the backyards and the back-lanes of Rhondda villages. Indeed, I am not cer- tain but that I saw a tear, one big, soli- tary, clear, crystal tear, standing in his eye the other day, and as I gazed upon him, that tear seemed to tell me in words stronger than anything I have yet heard of his utter unhappiness in this world, and his feverish longing to get out, of it as soon as he could. Nor is that all, for when I ventured to stroke him, he cast such an imploring glance in my face, and it seemed to speak such volumes of un- told yearning for a happier sphere, that I was almost fain to kick him into the brook and give him a helping hand—or, rather, I should say a helping kick—to the goal for which lie pined so visibly. Then, there is an old dog-I see him now stalking across the road. Poor follow, what a picture he is! I knew him in happier times, when the sun was shining brightly on his head, and his life was simply one round of biscuits, butcher's meat and milk. He was a noble creature then; his coat shone like mother's metal, and he held his head as high and proud as any other canine dandy in the canine world. Just look at him now. He walks abroad at one who desires to disembody himself. His glossy coat has given place to another kind, which has no gloss at all-simply a rough and cross-grained covering over his lean body. He never even barks, except when he meets as old "pal" who evinces a similar desire to quit earthly haunts, and then I think that the bark is only his medium to voice his wish of clearing out of his terrestrial abode as soon as possible. I hope, poor fellow, that his wish may soon be gratified, and that he will find a haven of repose where no visions of January 1st will enter, and no distemper or muzzles will ever creep in, but that it, will be a place of eternal Spratt's dog biscuits, butcher's meat, and the other delicacies which may make the dog's hereafter a fitting and a happy heaven. Neither is this state of gloom confined to the cats and dogs, but it is very visibly impressed upon the countenances of the railway porters. A person of my profession ,as you may be aware, travels very extensively; and each day as I rise my railway ticket, the porter rushes at me with an over eager desire to punch it. which makes me believe sometimes that he would also like to punch my nose in the bargain. Fortunately for my facial ornament, he has not done so, so far, but that is no proof that he may not attempt it some distant date, which, for A my own comfort and his own peace of mind, I will try to prevent, as far as I can help it. When I await the arrival of my train, he waits there, with the eternal gloom overspread on his intellectual lineaments, casting a furtive glance now and again at the newest comer, with clipper" in hand, ready to clip any- thing or anybody that, comes his way. Ask him a question, and he replies with a grunt—which may be expressive of yes" or "no," just a* you may make it out. When you get into your com- partment, he comes behind you and shuts the door with a snap that seems to imply that he would like to shut you in there for ever and ever, and that you or your ghost would never trouble him in this or any other world. There is one figure that stands out as a, redeeming feature in all this gloom, and that figure is our office boy. His ig a happy world. He comes here when he likes and he goes just the same. No thoughts of the morrow flit across his brain. He comes to me for" copv"; if he gets it, off lie goes with a serene coun- tenance, if he doesn't, he whistles and departs in the same sanguine manner, only to re-appear the next minute with his eternal request for Copy, please." Nothing daunts our boy; rain does not mar his outlook on life; the severest storm cannot dispel his sublime bonhomie. If you tell him he is a wretch, he snaps his lingers, and laughs—when your back is turned. Give him a rap across his youthful knuckles with the office ruler, he goes away, only to make faces" at you through the glass door. He is a wonderful creation, our office boy is. There is no other boy like him. He makes the office ring with his bits of comic songs, and when he is not singing he smokes. Yes, he actually smokes. His weekly earnings are divided between cigarettes (Cinderella), five a penny, and the ice-cream vendor lower down the street. In the evenings our boy goes to the theatre, and 'enjoys the dramatical masterpieces of the world from the giddy heights of a .seat in the gods." Our boy is a great 'un" on acting. He knows all that is worth knowing about the histrionical crafts and he confides his criticisms to the boy who lathers in the barber's shop in a critical and searching spirit. Finally, he collects picture post cards, and his favourite subjects are actresses. These he cherishes with an ardour that nothing can excel, and he breathes the virtues of his favourite cards with an enthusiasm that makes your hair stand on an end. lie is the one happy, bright figure in this picture of gloom.

Burglary at Mei'.thy. Steel Works Offices Entered The offices of the Cyfarthfa Steelworks, Merthvr. were broken into in the early hours of Tuesday. The thief or thieves forced an entry into the clerks' room, by smashing a pane of glass in a large win- dow. There were indications which pointed to the fact that, a door leading into the strong room where the cash is kept, had been tampered with, but for- tunately the efforts made to get in were unsuccessful, and nothing of the slightest value was taken away. The offices, which adjoin some of the manufacturing shops, are only single storied, and their neigh- bourhood is well lighted and lippt under observation throughout, the night.

Tonypandy. The will of Mr. David Evans, of Lhvyn- derw, Eleanor Street, Tonypandy, who died on February 17th, has been proved by Mrs. Elizabeth Naunton Evans, the widow. The value of the property left amounts to L250. I

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A Treherbert Quarrel. Alleged Wounding. A Strange Tate. A crowded Court. listened to the strange recital of the alleged wounding story from Treherbert. The plaintiff was a young married man named William Winchcombe, who charged John Rowlands and his wife, Cecilia, with assault. There were cross-summonses by Mrs. Rowlands, and Mrs. Gwenllian Cove also summoned Mrs. Rowlands for assault. Mr. James Phillips, Pontypridd, appeared for complainants, and Mr. T. Milhvard, Pentre, represented the defen- dants. The complainant's tale was that Mrs. Rowlands had made certain statements which rebected uncreditably upon his mother. He visited the defendant's house to seek an explanation, and it was here that the alleged assault took place, the plaintiff stating that, Mrs. Rowlands had inflicted 11 wounds on his scalp with a table knife, and while trying to evade one of the blows the knife struck his nose. According to the defence, Winchcombe was made out to be the aggressor, and allegations were made that he seized Mrs. Rowlands by the hair and dragged her out to the road, and struck her until she became unconscious. It was also stated that Winchcombe again visited the house, which he entered, it was alleged, by means of bursting the door open, and again rendered Mrs. Rowlands uncon- scious. In the squabble which ensued, Mrs. Cove, a relative, was struck down. What constitutes a serious feature of the case is that both women suffered mis- carriages the same evening, and .,medical certificates to this effect were produced. In the result, Mrs. Rowlands, against whom there were previous convictions, was fined 30s. in each case.

What came of a Spot. Repulsive Encrustations and Sores Healed by Z m-Buk. Spots on the face—and indeed on any part of the body—may develop into some- thing much more serious and unsightly. Zam-Buk, used carefully in early or late stages of skin trouble, clears away all disease. To a "Bury Guardian" reporter George Butterworth (lG), of 9, South Garden Street, Bury, said In February last I was told at work that I had a nasty red spot on my face. I didn't take much notice, but when the spot spread, and developed into a severe breaking out in the form of scabs and yellow encrusta- tions, I got alarmed. They were nearly all over my face, and extended under my chin round part of my neck. The disease was irritating and painful, besides repul- sive. A doctor told me I was suffering from inflammation of the skin, and he gave me some ointment and a bottle of medicine, but they did not do me much good. I got very bad indeed, and had to stay away from work for a week. I couldn't go' out of doors. Some people kept telling me to get some Zam-Buk, so at last I got a sample. My face looked a bit better after it, and I got a larger •sunnly. Altogether I used two boxes, and wli'en I had finished the second my face and neck were clear, except for a few marks which have now died away." Zam-Buk is a powerful remedy for dis- figuring spots, encrustations, scabs, obsti- nate sores, running wounds, inflammation, peeling or scaling skin, scurvy, sore backs, bad legs, diseased ankles, erysipelas, piles, eczema, psoriasis, scalp diseases, barber's rash, abscesses, boils, ringworm, chafed skin, sunburn, nettlerash, heat spots, freckles, blisters, stiffness, &c. Price lIH or 2/9 per box (2/9 size containing nearly four times the l/H) of all 2 chemists, or the Zam-Buk Co., 4, Red Cross Street, London, E.C.

Japanese Bride 12 Marriage Commandments. That the movement to free woman from the bonds of overbearing man receives but little encouragement in the sunny land of Japan is evident, from the com- mandments given to Japanese wives on their wedding morning by their mothers. The behests are known as The Twelve Commandments of the Bride," and read as follow — 1. The moment you are married you are no longer my daughter. Therefore you must obey your parents-in-law as you once obeyed your father and mother. 2. When you are married your hus- band will be your sole master. Be humble and polite. Strict obedience to her hus- band is the noblest virtue a wife can possess, "3. Always be amiable towards your mother-in-law. "4. Do not be jealous; jealousy kills your husband's affection for you. "5. Even though your husband be wrong, do not get angry; be patient, and when he has calmed down, then speak to him gently. 6. Do not talk too much; speak no evil of your neighbours; never tell lies. 7. Rise early, retire late, and do not sleep in the afternoon. Drink little wine, and until you are fifty take no part in public assemblies nor mingle in crowds, "8. Consult no fortune-teller. 9. Be a good manageress, and espe- cially be economical in your household. "10. Although you may marry young, do not. frequent too youthful society. 11. Do not wear bright-coloured gar- ments. Always be neatly but modestly dressed. u 12. Do not pride yourself 011 your father's rank or fortune. If he is a rich man, never allude to his riches before your husband's relations." These rules are similar to those which were in vogue in Japan hundreds of years ago, as j,s indicated in the interesting book on Japanese women by Mr. S. Takuishi in the "Wisdom of the East" series. Oh, tradesman, in thine hour of e e e, If on this paper you should c c c, Take our advice and now be y y y, Go straight ahead and advert i i i. You'll find the project of some u u u, Neglect can offer no ex q q q. Be wise at once, prolong your d A silent batmen* soon d k k k.

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Funeral of the late Mr. D. Morgan. The funeral of the late Mr. David Morgan, headmaster, T'ylorstowll Council Schools (whose death we announced in our last issue), took place on Tuesday at Llanrhystyd. Mr. Morgan died suddenly on Friday morning at this place while he and Mrs. Morgan were spending a holiday there. Mr. Morgan was trained in the Normal College, Bangor, and undertook the charge of the boys' depart- ment of the Tylorstown Schools 24 years ago. He was secretary of the T'ylorstown Explosion Fund, and was highly respected by a large circle of acquaintances. All cases deserving of sympathy found in him a, true friend, and his valuable services to the community generally will he much missed. Mr. Morgan was apprenticed as a pupil teacher in the Treorchy Schools, under Mr. Evans, Manordaf, Whitland, and after a two years' training in the Normal College, Bangor, he undertook the charge of the Tylorstown Schools about 24 years ago. During that, time this school was claimed as one of the most successful of the Ystradyfodwg district. He was a man of strong moral character, and the generations of boys who passed through the school have benefitted from the influence of his fine Christian example and integrity. For some years deceased had suffered from heart trouble, but until a few weeks ago his condition gave rise to no alarm. Up to the last day of the school term he attended to his duties. The journey to Llanrhystyd from home, however, appeared to be too much for him, and on his way he stayed a few days at Whitland with his old friend, Mr. D. Evans. Even after he got to Llanrhystyd for a few days an improve- ment appeared to take place, and he was able to visit Aberystwyth, where Dr. Abraham Thomas was consulted, who attended him faithfully up to the end. The serious state of his illness was at once reported by Dr. Thomas, and the worst was feared. Mrs. Morgan then informed some of his friends, and Mr. J. E. Jones, grocer, Tylorstown, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith, draper, of the same place, as well as Mr. D. Evans, Whitland, and Mr. Matthew Owen, were there during the last few days. The end came suddenly, but peacefully, and he passed away in the presence of these old friends and his wife. He was undoubtedly one of the most genial and loyal of friends- kindhearted and generous. In all his dealings he was thoroughly straight- forward and conscientious. The church, of which he was a faithful deacon and one of its treasurers, loses a, power for i good—the example of a Christian char- acter. The funeral took place in tllc-l Parish Churchyard. The Nonconformist part of the service was conducted out- side the house in the open-air. After the Rev. R. T. Williams, Ynysgau, Merthyr, had read a portion of the Scriptures and the Rev. J. Miles, Aherystwyth. offered prayer, Mr. J. E. Jones read a letter of condolence sent by the Ebenezer Congre- gational Chapel, Tylorstown, of which deceased was a deacon. Mr. Smith spoke 011 behalf of the home church. Mr. H. Howells, headmaster, Treorchy Schools, spoke on behalf of the Rhondda teachers, and Dr. Morris, Tylorstown, a personal friend of deceased, bore the highest testi- mony to his sterling qualities as a public man and true friend. The Rev. J. Hope Evans, Mardy, and the Rev. J. Miles also paid the highest tribute to the Christian power of his character. The 'hymns were given out by Mr. Matthew Owen, Cefn Coed. The following co- deacons from Ebenezer, Tylorstown, acted as bearers:—Messrs. R. Davies, William Morgan, J. T. Jones, and T. Jones. Mrs. Clarke, Tylorstown, closed the open-air service with a very effective prayer. In the mourning coach were Mrs. Morgan (widow), Mrs. Thomas (aunt of deceased), Mr. Richards (cousin), Rhymney, and Mr. Morgan (father). The following relatives were the bearers:—Mr. D. Morgan, Mr. James Morgan (uncle of deceased), Mr. J. Thomas, and Mr. D. Morgan, Ton-Pentre. Other relatives present were Mrs. John, Mr. J. Thomas, Miss John. The funeral was one of the largest ever seen in the neighbourhood, and the esteem in which deceased was held was seen by the fact that, almost every one of his fellow-deacons, and a large number of his fellow-members in Ebenezer, Tylorstown, in addition to several other personal friends, had jour- neyed all the way to attend the funeral. Many of the teachers present also had sacrificed their holidays and travelled long distances in order to reach Llanrhystyd by Tuesday. There were seen present the following teachers:—Mr. and Mrs. J. Evans, Hafod Schools; Mr. J. W. John, headmaster, Ynyshir; Mr. Morgan, head- master, Cwmparc Schools; Mr. and Mrs. D. Evans, now of Manordaf, Whitland; Mrs. Humphreys, Mardy Schools; Mr. Humphreys, Porth; Mr. D. Davies, Pontygwaith; Mr. Fraser, Ferndale Higher Grade; Mr. M. Rees, Trealaw. The following, of the Tylorstown Schools: —Mr. D. Hugh, Mr. Johns, Mr. J. Rees, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. Clarke, Miss Davies, and Miss Evans, Mr. Black- well, Ferndale Higher Gi-ade Miss Jones, Porth; Mr. Price, Ynyshir; Miss Phil- lips, Aberdare; Mr. A. Davies, Tylors- town Mr. Rufus Davies, Chancery Schools. The following also were seen — Captain D. Jones, Aberystwyth; Messrs. A. Davies, Tom Morgan, and G. G. Michael, all of Tylorstown; Rev. L. Lewis, Vicarage, Llanrhystyd; Rev. Sinnett Jones, M.A., vicar of Mountain Ash; Rev. Pugh, curate, Llanrhystyd; Rev. T. D. Thomas, Nebo, Llanon; Mr. D. James, future pastor of Rhydybont; Messrs. J. Evans, deacon, Ton; Ll. Williams, Mardy; J. Jones, Tyhen, Llanrhystyd; D. Jones, Tregynan; E. Jones, Moelifor; E. Vaughan, Post Office, Llanrhystyd; and D. Evans, registrar. The singing was conducted by Mr. Jones, the precentor of Ebenezer, Tylorstown. Letters of condolence were received from the followiiig:-Rev. Dr. D. M. Phillips, Tylorstown; Rev. J. R. Phillips (B.), Pontygwaith; Mi-. A. Jones, Tylorstown; Mrs. Davies, T'ylors Hotel; Mrs. Feuwick, and Mrs. Jones, Tylorstown; Miss Mima Jones, Dr. and Mrs. E. Morris, Tylorstown; Mr. and Mrs. Martin; Mr. Edwards, Ferndale; Mrs. Davies, Brynbedw House, T'ylors- town Mrs. Rees, Vicarage, Tylorstown; Mis. Smith Davies, Porth; Mr. J. W. Jones, headmaster, Tonypandy Schools; Mr. S. H. Williams, Ferndale; Mr. Morris, contractor, Ferndale; Mr. J. Rhys, Penydarren; Mrs. Phillips, Seng- henydd; Mrs. Morgan, Huddersfield; Mrs. Griffiths, Dowlais; Mrs. Thomas, Old Post Office, Ynysliii- Miss Jones, Pontardulais; Mr. Morgan, architect, Porth; Dr. and Mrs. Clialke; Mr. and Mrs. James, Maesycwmmer; Mrs. W. Jones, Merthyr; Mrs. Davies, Fountain Street, Ferndale; Miss Evans, Trealaw; Mr. and Mrs. T. Thomas, Trealaw; Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Gelli Schools; Rev. J. T. Davies, Cymmer Mr. W. P. Nicholas, clerk of the Rhondda District Council; Mr. T, W. Berry, director of education Rev. E. C. Davies, Ynyshir and the Rev. J. Williams, Hafod. Floral wreaths were sent by Mrs. Morgan (widow), Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Hafod Schools; Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Smith Davies, Tylorstown; Tylorstown Mustcal Institute; T.yJ^rS' town Relief Committee; Mr. and J. and A. J. Davies, Sidney House; 1J1 and Mrs. E. T. Morris, Tylorstown; i'r- a nd Mrs. Chalke, Porth Red Lion alio Moorlands; the Staff of the Tylorstown Council Schools; Tylorstown Sunday School'; Class of deceased; Rhondda Teachers' Association. The T. Evans, vicar of Llanrhystyd, conducted the service in the church and at tiie graveside. The singing of Ymado wiul a'r babell" terminated a very impressive and solemn service. Universal sign** 0 mourning and sadness were evideH throughout. A truly good man ana faithful servant of the Master was to rest in the presence of one of the most representative gatherings ever witnessed in Llanrhystyd.

The Clydach Vale Explosion Mr: F. A. Gray's Report. Disaster Originated at David Enoch's Lamp. In a Blue Book issued by the Office, Mr. F. A. Gray, one of Majesty's Inspectors of Mines, reports on the Cambrian Collieries Explosion, Clydac)J Vale, which occurred on the 10th °r March last, when 33 persons were kiIle. and 14 others injured. The Inspectol says — "There was no blasting, and thereto^ shot-firing could not possibly have J the cause. I am quite convinced that the ep: sion originated at a safety lamp—tluj bonneted Clanny—belonging to Day1 Enoch, and near whose body the reiuailis of this lamp were found. Each firemj111 had a bratticeman to assist him fo erecting sheets, &c. It was thought tha Thomas Richards had examined No. 0 cross-cut district, and finding an accunllj lation of gas near 27, left David En°cJ1 to put. up a- sheet in order to throw the air current and so dilute the gas, a11" some of the mining engineers and officii were of opinion that while so engaged » stone fell, struck and broke the gla88.0^ his lamp, and ignited the surroundiWe gas. It may have been caused in that w8 but I am inclined to believe that it ^va caused through the force created by exploding in the lamp, and blowing gauze out. My opinion expressed to Coroner and jurymen was, 1 When ga" enters a Davy lamp there is only a :flic1{1 produced with little or 110 energy, but a lamp of the Clanny type there- is 9 sharp explosion in the inside of the laiBP} sometimes accompanied by a loud report" This is more pronounced when the fla1# has been reduced. The glass in the saf^ lamp is a very useful thing on account 0 the extra light it allows to pass, but. 1 is an element of weakness or danger> a where gas explodes in a lamp, the glaJ acts as a cannon—the longer the gla«s t greater the effect—and causes a strong upward force or blow. Thus it will lJ(j seen that with a gauze partially display" or lightly held in place this upward i°l would lift it up, and free from the la^ would cause an ignition of the outsl<_ gas. I have no doubt that glass will cd tinu-e to be used in the construction safety lamps on account, of the light, I think its dangerous action should neutralised by having two complete gaU0 with well flanged bottoms to each ( instead of one. The glass should not. less than a quarter of an inch thick. D1 bonneted Clanny carried by D*vl? y may Tiavo, had tk« aauz(1 dj'.splaeed '« ma^nc, or gfa'M^may nave beeff broken by a fall. The attachment of the gauze to tn lamp in use in this colliery is siniila|' but made by different makers, 111 eV?1.1 respect to that which caused an explo^V of gas at Aberaman Colliery on dV\ December, 1904. A bratticeman was P ting up a displaced sheet under a in which an accumulation of gas had ''e. discovered by the fireman 011 his first Ae spection, when the gas, displaced by sheet, -exploded at his lamp, which hW& in his belt. He saw the flame and l' away, leaving the sheet on fire. was examination the gauze of his Jainp„ js loose, and it was thought by the that in cleaning it had been PuS|Ll almost free from the retaining ring^ I think it was blown up by the gaS ploding in the lamp. the If the gauze had been flanged at bottom, it could not have been r0c free. The barometer had been falling It six hours previous to the explosion- i" had fallen three-tenths of an inch 111 eo hours. Eight blowers diluted wei'^ im- ported in the No. 5 cross-cut distn0 g the day fireman, there being 18 w°r tlle- places in it. I am of opinion that s0iiC1j thing had occurred in that district, as a. heavy downpour of gas, aftei' J fireman had made his examination; David Enoch, in attempting to matters, ignited the gas by his b,ag.,s lamp. I believe a large quantity 0 ol)c0 was_ ignited, and the explosion, originated, was then carried from (11.5 r-ead to district, by dust. The flame had IP tit all over the portion of No. 5 c-1'018'^ district that I saw. I also belief6 otlt the fact of the explosion trayflli^fyjc^ through the return from this di with such force supports mv theory jjj a heavy discharge of gas took PIa^p the district, and created a heavy {he on the air in the return, which, fine dust 011 the timbers, carried 0 explosion with great force."

= Ynyshir. N. Moore, engin,email, of 14, Terrace, Ynyshir, had the misfort1'$0 lose his right hand o>n Friday a ^lS Standard Colliery, Ynyshir. line1/* engaged attending to some nia° when, it is suppos<yl, his hand was by a cog. His injury received V attention at the Portli Cottage H r(le^v R.A.O.B.-On Sunday last the fJIÝ b hers of this Society, headed by tu j^fC hir Band, held their annual parade. In the evening the P' formed at the Imperial Hotel, (I marched to St. Anne's Clnir(r+' t Collections were made en route ty assisting the most distressing caf*Lrji recent explosion at the Wattst e o1^ liery. The Rev. S. Jones ciating clergyman at the churcn-

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