Monmouth Guardian and Bargoed and Caerphilly Observer

ABERBARGOED. I DANGEROUS PRACTICE.—At the New Tredegar Police Court, on Saturday, Frank Thomas, 30, haulier, Aberbargoed, was summoned for entering a carriage on the Brecon and Merthyr Railway whilst in motion, on March 13th. Mr Wallace (Messrs. Lyndon Moore and Cooper, New- port) prosecuted, and said that the de- fendant had had considerable difficulty in getting into the train. The case was brought forward in the interest of the public. Mr Augustine F. Poyntz, station master at Whiterose, said the defendant dashed through the station and boarded the train when in motion. He appeared to be assisted into the train by someone. Defendant, who is a cripple, ran consider- able risk by his action. He was fined 40s.

I BARGOED. I ALLEGED FRAUD. -At the Police Court on Friday, Albert E. J. Winstone (34), labourer, Bargoed, was charged with fradu- lent appropriation of tIO 8s. 2d. Mr T. J. Thomas, Bargoed, appeared to prosecute, but the defendant did not appear. Mr Thomas said it was a case in which the secretary of a society under the Insurance Act was charged with embezzling the Society's funds. P.-Sergt. Empson said he had served the summons on the defend- ant. Mr T. J. Thomas I know he has had the summons for he has been to my office and he showed it to me. Henry Moses Summers, said he was the present secretary of the Bargoed and District Work- men's Sick and Medical Aid Society, and had examined the books of the Society and found that the defendant was wrong to the extent of 910 8s. 2d. in his accounts- money he had received and not paid over as he should have done. After this evi- dence a warrant was issued.

BEDWAS. MATCH IN THE MINE.-On Friday, at Blackwood Police Court, Albert Hellier (17), collier, Ynysddu, was summoned for having a match in his possession at Bed- was Colliery on March 12th. Defendant told the magistrates that he had changed his coat, and forgot the match. Fined £ 3. —Walter Griffiths t21), collier, Bedwas, for having five cigarettes in his possession at the same colliery was fined £ 2.— Frederick Burridge, collier, was summoned for having a match in his possession at Bedwas Colliery on February 23rd.— £ 3.

CAERPHILLY. I PENAL SERVITUDE.—At the Glamorgan Quarter Sessions, at Swansea, on Tuesday, David Jenkins (28) and Edward Eaton (47), labourers, were charged with the theft of a pony and cart and harness, valued at £15, the property of John Joshua Thomas, marine store dealer, at Caer- philly, on September 27th last. The pro- secution alleged that Eaton hired the pony and cart for 12s. 6d. per week, and took it away and the next thing seen of it was that Jenkins exchanged it for a donkey aud cart at Cardiff. A long list of previous convictions were read out against Jenkins, who also pleaded guilty to a further charge pending against him of stealing jg3 7s. 5d. him William Holding, at Tredegar. Taking this cherge into account, the Chair- man passed seatonce of three years' penal servitude. Eaton had not been in trouble before, and he was released on his own recognisances.

f^OPYING I?TT?R BOOKS. Special a!ae  R*? i-b=M BMn, ?6d,, Pat -H?tMMUM?OateM. MtynoMy.

f LLANBRADACH. A BAD Boy.),t the Bargoed Police Court on Friday, Wm. T. Williams (19), labourer, Llanbradach, was charged with being found on enclosed premises, viz., the Coedybrain Council Schools, Llanbradach. Defendant denied that he was there with any intent to steal. The caretaker at the schools said that on the 1st April, at 6.15 p.m., she heard a noise in the manual room of the boys' school, and on going to see what it was saw the defendant. On making an examina- tion she found the window sill had been tampered with, and found a screw- driver there. P.-Sergt Davies said that after examining the premises he arrested the defendant at 10.40 p.m. on April 2nd, and charged him with being on the pre- mises for unlawful purposes.

PENGAM. I Boy BURGLARS.—Two Pengam school- boys were charged at Blackwood on Friday with breaking into a lock-up shop and stealing a quantity of cigarettes and choco- lates, the property of John Cacaca, and they were also charged with doing wilful dam- age to two automatic slot machines the property of the cinema company, on April 1st; further, with stealing Is. 8d. in cash and a quantity of chalk, the property of the cinema company.—Police-constable Gubb said he saw one of the boys, who produced a bag containing dozens of bars of various kinds of chocolate, and a num- ber of packets of cigarettes. He later caught the other boy, and charged them jointly. One said he climbed up the roof of the boiler shed, obtained access to the door on the balcony, which they forced, and then got into the cinema by means of a sliding door in the refreshment room at- taohed to the billiard-hall, which in turn formed part of the cinema premises. This was at mid-night. Both boys were ordered to reeeive six strokes wish the birch.

PONTLOTTYN. ZOAR CHAPEL.—The half-yearly services will be held at Zoar Baptist Chapel on Sunday next, when the pulpit will be occupied by the Rev. J. D. Hughes, Blaenywaun, at 10.30 a.m., 2 and 6 p.m. All are invited. EASTER TREAT. Don't forget the service of song entitled The Cold Water Concert," to be given at Bethel English Baptist Chapel by the Band of Hope Choir, on Easter Monday and Tuesday. Support local talent by turning up in large numbers. ATTRACTIVE FOOTBALL.-With a view to augmenting the funds of the Welsh National Library, a grand football match will be played on the Recreation Grounds on Wednesday next, between the Glamor- gan County Police and Pontlottyn and District Old Boys. Kick-off at 4.45 p.m. In aid of such a worthy object, and with such a crack team, there should be a record "gate.' REHEARSAL. On Monday evening a rehearsal of the choirs of the Welsh Congregational Churches of Rhymney and Pontlottyn was held at Nazareth Chapel, There was a good attendance of choristers. and a number of the tunes and anthems from the programme of this year's cymanfa ganu were rendered in a spirited manner, under the conductorship of Mr Edward Davies. Mr J. H. Beddoe ably presided at the organ. A successful festival is anticipated. 0

CCARBONIC PAPERS for Copying here are many kinds of Carbonic Papers oSered to the public, but if you want the Best, go to the ? Monmouth GUUmD" OCee, Rhymney.

TREDEGAR. WILFUL DAMAGE. — Robert Scott, 50, labourer, was charged at the Police Court, on Monday, with doing wilful damage to a window to the value of 5s. Benjamin Jones, the landlord of the Black Prince Inn, said he asked defendant to leave because of his bad conduct. When he got outside he put his fist through the glass of the window. Defendant said that as soon as he got inside the doorway he was struck in the mouth by a man whom he did not see. He closed his fist and lashed out, his arm going through the window acci dentally. The Bench also took the view Mat it was an accident, but passed sentence of one day's imprisonment. CRICKET CLUB--The annual meeting of the Tredegar Cricket Club was held at the Castle Hotel on Friday evening, Dr. H. G. Brown presiding. The treasurer, Mr Aneurin Morgan, submitted the statement of accounts, which showed that the receipts for the year totalled P,34 4s., and the ex- penditure V,52 14s., leaving a deficiency of zC 17 17s. 6d. The total debt on the ground was t440. He deplored the poor support extended to the Club by the public. Owing to the unfavourable weather, seven important home matches had to be abandoned, and that was a serious loss to the club's exchequer. The officers were elected as follows :—President, Mr A. S. Tallis, J.P. captain, Mr A. M. Maltby vice captain, Mr Wilfred Onions; captain of the Second XI., Mr W. Hughes; treasurer, Mr.Aneurin Morgan secretary, Mr Alex Robson.

"A PUNCH AND JUDY SHOW" I AT CAERPHILLY COUNCIL. MANY" BOBBING UP AND DOWN.' Some hilarious but withal angry scenes I were witnessed at the ordinary meeting of tha members of the Caerphilly Urban Council, on Tuesday, Col M. Lindsay, J.P in the chair. The matter arose upon a report of the Legal and Parliamentary Com- mittee, which recommended that the Clerk be instructed to inform Mr Birrell Anthony that unless the land for the extension of Caerphilly Park, is conveyed to the Council within fourteen days, the Council will take the necessary legal proceedings to obtain the specific performance of the contract, and that a copy of this letter be sent to Lord Bute's Solicitors. A letter was read from Messrs Corbett, Chambers and Harris, solicitors to Lord Bute, acknowledging the letter from the Council anent the negotiations with Mr Birrell Anthony, for the acquisition of land for the extension of Caerphilly Park. The letter said We notice you say nothing with regard to the Council's wishes to have some modification of the terms arranged with Mrs Anthony. The sale to Lord Bute from Mrs Anthony has been completed. The draft conveyance, we believe, has al- ready been prepared by you, and we shall be glad if you will send it to us and we will peruse it on behalf of Lord Bute, and make the necessary alterations." Mr Mark Harding protested against sending the draft agreement, and said it was a step which would take them away from Mr John Morgan, by whom these negotiations had been carried out, and take them to Lord Bute's Solicitors, and possibly land the Council in expenses with them. He believed in dealing with Mr Birrell Anthony direct. Mr R R Morgan tried to show Mr Hard- ing and others that there was nothing un- usual in the course proposed. Mr Harding Solicitors are solicitors, and there are too many of them in Parliament to-day. I have had the opinion of Caer- philly on this matter, and I will stick to my guns to the bitter end. Mr R P Malyn We have an agreement transferring the Park to us from Mr Birroll Anthony, and that agreement the new owners will bo bound to recognise. Mr Lewis: The land is sold to Lord Bute, subject to the conditions entered into with the the Council. Mr Harding I want to know whether the draft agreement, if sent to Lord Bute's Solicitors, is to be altered in any of its details. I submit that it will be altered and become quite a different one. Mr Anthony had no legal right to sell the land to the Bute Estate; he has had £ 000 for it. The Clerk (Mr W Spickett) pointed out that the Council, were the equitable owners of the land, and L ^rd Bute had become the legal owner, and lie assumed that the alter- ations contemplated were only of a kind in- volving the stating of Lord Bute's owner., ship. Mr Hubert Jenkins said that after what their Clerk had advised them they should instruct Mr Spickett to deal with the legal owners. Mr Tom Evans moved that it be referred back to the Parliamentary Committee. I balieve, he said, we are not in a fit state of mind to-night to deal wkh it (laughter). Mr Harding again rose. Mr Evans: Everybody is bobbing up and down (laugh- ter) I move that it bo referred back. Mr Mathews and Mr Harding rose simul- taneously. Mr Mathews How many times has Mr Harding spoken, Mr Chairman ? Chairman: I am trying to stop him. Mr Mathews seconded Mr Tom Evans' amendment, and said he did not think it was proper to transact business in such a heated manner as they were doing. Their proceedings were becoming a ridiculous farce. Members were bobbing up and down as though they were in a Punch and Judy Show, and it was time to stop it. The amendment was lost by 9 votes to 5, and it was finally resolved to leave the Clerk to deal with Lord Bute's Solicitors in respect to the draft agreement.

NEW YORK DETECTIVE'S F ArrE.1 SHOT DEAD BY MURDERER. I Detective Joseph Guarnieri, of the Now York police, has been shot while trying to arrest a drunken murderer. Charles Moser, a publican, the Daily Telegraph states, stag- gered into the police-station, -and said he had been shot through the lung by Thomas Horgan, a labourer. Guarnieri was sent with three comrades to track the criminal. They learnt that Horgan was hiding in a friend's house. The building was surrounded, and Guarnieri, with Detective Haerle, proceeded to a darkened back room. On entering, Guarnieri, who had a reputation for captur- ing men without the use of his revolver, struck a match, and saw Horgan crouching behind the curtains. The detective stepped forward to grapple with the fugitive, but two shots from Horgan's revolver entered his head and neck, and he fell dead. Haerle, who was close behind, drew his weapon, and aiming by the light of the flashes from Horgan's pistol, shot and killed him. Guar- nieri was only thirty years of age, and leaves a widow and three children, the eldatf of whom is four years.

I RHYMNEY VALLEY MINERS' NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT. VICTORY IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The incalculable benefit of unity has never been better exemplified than this week in the House of Lords, where there was delivered judgment as the final court of appeal, and will consequently become the law of the land. The case was one from New Tredegar and taken up by the Rhymney Valley Miners' Federation, through their officials, Mr Walter Lewis (Agent) and Councillor Albert Thomas (Secretary), acting upon what has now proved to be the well-founded legal advice of their solicitor, Mr T. J. Thomas, Bar- goed. The hearing having gone through all the courts, the costs involved must exceeded considerably over £ 1,000. Had the deceased not been a member of the Federation, it would have been hopeless to expect the private individual to have borne so great an outlay. This should prove a very effective object lesson to the non-unionists. The case, which in future will be quoted in the law courts as Lloyd v. The Powell Duffryn Company, involved the novel point as to whether the mother of a posthumous and illegitimate child of a miner who was killed by a fall of roof in one of the defendant company's collieries was entitled to compensation. Judge Hill Kelly, at the Tredegar County Court, gave an award in favour of the mother for 9221, under the Workmen's Compensation Act. The child was born in May, 1912, and was alleged to be the child of Frank Whittal, who worked as a collier at the Powell Duffryn Colliery at New Tredegar, and who was killed in October, 1911. The Court of Appeal reversed the County Court judge's decision, holding that evi- dence of Whittal's promise to marry the mother before the child was born was wrongly admitted, although the statements were against the interests of the putative father when he made them. Another point taken was that the County Court judge had no right to amend the claim, a sum larger than that claimed having been I awarded. The case was argued by Mr John Sankey, K.C., and Mr Hugh Jones for the appellant (instructed by Mr T. J. Thomas, Bargoed), the respondents being repre- sented by Mr Scott Fox, K.C., and Mr A. Parsons (instructed by Messrs. C. and W. Kenshole, Aberdare). THEIR LORDSHIPS. UNANIMOUS I DECISION. The judgment of Lord Loreburn, who presided at the hearing of the appeal, was read by Lord Dunedin. Lord Loreburn held that the paternity was established, and that the evidence seemed conclusive that if the father had not prematurely died the child would not have been born illegitimate, which was a strong fact in support of the plea of dependency. How- ever, he was of opinion that the award ought to undergo modification, and that the County Court award for total depend- ence should be reduced to the amount originally claimed, 2137 8s. With that modification, he moved the appeal ought to be dismissed with costs. Lord Atkinson held that the fact that the child was posthumous was not a bar to compensation. If a man with the full knowledge of all the circumstances con- tracted to marry, though that contract was not carried out, it was a powerful piece of evidence as to both the dependency and paternity of the child. Evidence of the proposal of marriage of a man under such circumstances was admissable. No man, with the feelings of a man, would be likely to marry a woman if he did not believe himself to be the father of her child. The evidence of Alice Lloyd and William Jones in that respect was not impeached. The woman's evidence that being distresssd the deceased told her not to worry as they would be married in time, rendered it competent, he thought, for the County Court Judge to draw the inference that the two people were engaged before that interview. The day before his death the deceased stated that he would marry Alice Lloyd in time, and had made inquiries as to where he could get a house. Every- thing, in fact, pointed to the intention on deceased's part to marry the woman. For these reasons he thought the appeal should be allowed with the award reduced to the original claim. Lord Shaw concurred, and said he be- lieved the statute meant to include the children of workmen, whether legitimate or illegitimate. There was a joint obliga- tion on both parents to maintain their children, whether legitimate or illegitimate. The County Court Judge was right in not excluding the evidence of statements made by the deceased, which were given against his pecuniary interest. His Lordship thought there was no reason to disturb the ruling of the County Court Judge, except in regard to the reduction of the award to the original claim. Lord Dunedin stated that Lord Moulton concurred. Their Lordships therefore al- lowed the appeal, with costs.

EASTER ATTRACTIONS. EISTEDDFOD AT PONTYPOOL. With their customary enterprise the committee of the Pontypool Annual Eisteddfod, to be held at the Market Hall, on Easter Tuesday, have en- gaged a ifrst-class programme, which, if any- thing, is in advance of any previous year, and judging by the entries in the various competi- tions, there is every indication of a highly suc- cessful meeting. It is worthy of note that this Eisteddfod is organised with a view to popular- ising the town and attracting visitors, and the promoters deserve every encouragement in their worthy efforts. We understand from the indefat- igable secretary that the entries number over 380. which establishes a record. These include four male voise choirs, five female choirs, and no fewer than 29 for the champion solos, comprising all the best known singers in South Wales and the West of England. MOUNTAIN ASH HOSPITAL EISTEDDFOD. Undoubtedly, one of the principal attractions on Easter Monday will be the great Eisteddfod at the Pavilion, Mountain Ash, in aid of the Cot- tage Hospital in that musical town. The popu- larity of the Mountain Ash Festival is well- known, and it needs little comment in these columns. With regard to the programme of events for next Monday's Eisteddfod, it is of such a lengthy and varied character that it is scarcely to be wondered at that such huge entries have been received by that expert organiser and secre- tary, Mr D. T. Evans. The Male Voice contests (2), Mixed and Juvenile Choruses, Brass Band contests, and numberless vocal and instrumental solos, recitations, aotion songs, eto., will provide a veritable feast for all lovers of the National In- stitution,

I "DIC SION DAFYDD" AT NEW j TREDEGAR. That the Welsh Drama is progressing- at least in the Rhymney Valley-is beyond question. Recently, the Bargoed Cym. rodorion Dramatic Society gave splendid performances at Bargoed and New Tre- degar, of Prof. Griffith's fine work Beddau'r Proffwydi." whilst ou Thursday evening last 'the Dramatic Society of the Uchdir Welsh Congregational Church, New Tredegar, gave an admirable interpre- tation of the Welsh play, Die Sion Dafydd." The play is, of course, a satire based on the poor type of Welshman who goes to London, forgets his Welsh, and returns to Gwalia incapable of speaking correctly either Welsh or English. The title role was taken by Mr D. G. Lloyd, headmaster at Rhymney Bridge School, who undoubtedly acquitted himself in a most commendable fashion, and won the praise of all who realise the work entailed in giving a true rendering of the part. Mr Gwilym Davies, a school teacher of New Tredegar was an excellent Jac I Dafydd." He entered into the spirit of the part, and played it with skill and fraitful effect." Will y Crydd" a typical old country shoemaker, was a character which appealed much to lovers of true-hearted Welshmen. This part was most com- mendably rendered by Mr D. J. Davies, whose splendid voice stood him in good stead, and enabled him to give what was generally felt the best individual perform- ance of the whole Company. Great praise deservedly goes to Will y Crydd." The principal role for ladies was taken by Miss Lloyd, of New Tredegar, whose inter- pretation of the character, "Miss Angharad" was admirable in every respect. Her speeches, delivered in a clear nice-toned voice were much appreciated, as was her acting generally. A good word must be said of Bets wife of "Will y Crydd," whose Welsh attire was typical, and her ways about the house reminiscent of old Welsh family life. This part was taken by Mrs D. J. Davies. While the foregoing chief characters are worthy of great praise, it must not be imagined that the remaining ones, such as Miss Jenkins, School-mistress," Huw Shon Huw," 11 Gwraig Huw Shon Huw," the two Hostesses," and the children, do not deserve equal praise, "all claim worthy approbation for assisting in the fine pro- duction of the drama. A feature of the proceedings were the masterly and sweet-telling singing of Mr D. Aeron Parry (that fine vocalist), in his playing of "Huw Shon Huw." His rendering of "Hen Ffon fy Nain" was captivating, as was the renditions of Llwyn Onn, by his son, who has a very sweet alto voice. Great credit is due to the Church for the large amount of work undertaken in order to produce the drama, the scenic effect of which was praiseworthy, and reflected com- mendation on the organisers of the move- ment. The Secretary was Mr Gwilym Davies. A word of eulogy goes to Mr E. W. Roes, of the Bargoed Higher Elementary School, who took part in the performance by supplying pretty Welsh airs and appropriate music during the intervals. There was a large attendance in fact the place was packed and many turned away As the result a repeat performance was given on Wednesday evening. It is confidently expected that as the result of the event the Church funds will be much strengthened.

PENILLION I I Mr. JOHN DAVIES, Blaenor hynaf Bethlehem, Pontlottyn, yr hwn, a'm lafur maith a cbyson am flwyddi lawer, a anrhegwyd a Cbadair Dderw hardd a gwerthfawr. Clod i Bethl'em am anrhegn, Arwr distaw, mawr ei ffydd, Milwr dewr ym myddin Iesu, Gwr a'i galon fel y dydd Rhoes ei fywyd oil yn gyfan, Ni fu neb yn fwy ei barch, A'i ysgwyddan cryfion llydau, R'oes yn dyn o dan yr arch. Gwr yn caru yr encilion, Dyna'i hanes ef o hyd, Gwr er hyny gai gyfrinion, 0 ardaloedd tecach byd Glan ei fuchedd, hardd ei rodiad, Rhoes ei serch ir bethau'r nef, Hoffa engyl ei edrychiad, Gwr o fonedd ydyw ef. I wobrwyo ei ffyddlondeb, Crewyd eithriad gyda'r rhodd, Yn lie aur, fe ga'dd yn Dysteb, Gadair dderw, wrth ei fodd Bellach caffed egwyl dawel, I roi tro drwy'r dyddiau gynt, Daw adgofion gyda'r awel Fel itngelion ar eu hynt. Er yn hen, mae eto'n hoew Lion a siriol yw ei wedd, Trem ei lygaid, byw a gloew, Ddengys fod ei fron mewn hedd; Pryddeat brydferth fu ei fywyd, Heb dor-acen mewn nn man," Can yn llawn cynghanedd hyfryd, Dry'n orfoledd ar y lan. Gras addnrnodd ei gymeriad, Iesu aeth a'i fryd yn llwyr, I goroni ei ddymuniad, Daw golenni yn yr hwyp Boed i'w briod hoff ag yntau, Flwyddi dedwydd eto 'nghyd, Fyth i ddringo i'r cynteddau, Mewn taugnefedd-" Gwyn eu byd." DEWI CARNO.

LORD SHEFFIELD ON EDUCATION. Lord Sheffield, presiding at the annual meeting of the Manchester and Salford Edu- cation Association, spoke on the half-time question and commented on the strength of the Labour vote against the proposal in the bill for abolishing the half-time system. Alluding to defective schools which had been allowed to exist, he held that it was more and more necessary to demand that education should be a matter of full public concern.

I NATIONAL LIBERAL FEDERATION. The General Committee of the National Liberal Federation met at Northampton on Friday, and at the outset a message of grati- tude and encouragement was despatched to the Prime Minister. The principal resolution, which was proposed by Sir Ryland Adkins, M.P., and adopted with enthusiasm, con- demned the attempt to use the Army to veto legislation, and urged the Government to pre- serve the people's constitutional rights. The other resolutions adopted included one ap- proving the principle of women's suffrage.

I PRITCHARD MILLIONS. I MAN AND WOMAN ACQUITTED. The hearing was concluded at Denbigh Quarter Sessions on Saturday of the case in which the Pritchard millions figured. Annie Eastwood, alias Broadhurst, and Edward Ellis were charged-the former with obtain- ing £ 1 by fraud from Miss Selina Broad- hurst, and the latter with aiding and abetting. Evidence was given that the woman asked certain people for a sovereign, so that she end Ellis prosecute a claim to the Pritchard millions on their behalf. The money was handed over, and the accused used the name of Mrs. Broadhurst, the prin- cipal claimant to the millions. The accrued gave evidence, stating that they collected money to prosecute their claims, and that it had been so used. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty, tad the accused were discharged.

I RHYMNEY COUNCIL APPOINT- MENT. At the meeting of the Rhymney Urban Council, on Wednesday night, Councillor E. J. Richards presiding, the Clerk sub. mitted the applications for the post of Col- lector's Clerk. There were 13 in all the salary being 12s. per week. This number was reduced by a series of ballots, and in the final round the two applicants from Abertysswg were voted upon, viz., Kenvyn Jones, Warne's-terraoe, and T. Lodwiok. The first named (Kenvyn Jones) was appointed, and it was deoided that he commence duties on Monday next.

NEIGHBOURS DISAOREE AT NEW TREDEQAR. At the New Tredegar Police Court on Saturday the Bench was occupied for some time hearing a number of allegations in a case with which William Moule, 27, collier, New Tredegar, was summoned for assault. ing Henry Sheldon and Mary Ann Sheldon, on March 11th. Mary Ann Sheldon was also summoned for assaulting Emma Jane Moule. The male defendant pleaded self- defence and denied an allegation of having bitten Sheldon's finger. Mr T J Thomas, Bargoed, appeared for the Sheldons. Com- plainant, in his evidence stated, that upon leaving the house for work on the night in question, the defendant accused him of sneering at his wife, and struck him several blows. He got on top of him, when on the ground, and then bit his finger. Defendant also struck his wife a blow in the mouth which rendered her unconscious. He had previously threatened him, and witness had had to send for the police.—By defendant He denied threatening him or his wife. He also denied striking at him with a hatchet or throwing stones at him. Mrs Smith gave evidence that Moule struck Sheldon to the ground. Sheldon shouted for his wife, but did not retaliate. Mrs Moule had a knife in her hand and Mrs Sheldon tried to wrest it from her, defend- ant then hit her down and she was carried into the house. Mrs Sheldon gave evidence as to being struck by the defendant, who had threaten- ed her and her husband before. Her husbands finger was bleeding when he got off the ground. Two further witnesses were called, and they said that Sheldon had a hatchet in his hand. Defendant, on oath, said that when he met Sheldon he asked him not to sneer at his wife. Sheldons wife then came up and handed her husband a hatchet with which he struck at him. Sheldon's finger was out by the hatchet. Witness denied biting him. -By Mr T J Thomas He denied striking Mrs Sheldon. She became insensible by struggling with his wife. He only struck Sheldon in self-defence. Mrs Moule said that Mrs Sheldon had pulled her hair, and they had had a fight. Andrew Harrison said that Sheldon first threatened Moule with a hatchet and a struggle followed between them for posses- sion of it. Mrs Sheldon came up and threw stones at Moule. Sheldon was about to attempt to hit Moule again when he took it away. Mrs Sheldon afterwards rushed at Mrs Moule, and there was a struggle between them. The parties were bound over to keep the peace, each side to pay its own costs.

DEATH OF MRS. DAVID LEWIS, LATE OF RHYMNEY. It is with deep regret that we have to announce the death of Mra Ida Lewis, the beloved wife of Mr David Lewis, grocer, Dowlais Top, and formerly of the Supply Stores, Price Street, Rhymney, which sad event took place rather suddenly on Wednesday morning. Deceased had attained the age of 60 years, and was well known and much respected in the district* Mr and Mrs Lewis, it will be remembered, disposed of their business to Messrs Jones and Hancook, and went to reside at Car- diff, but a few months ago they returned to their former business at Dowlais Top. The news of the demise of Mrs Lewis, coming so quickly after returning to their old home, has been received with deep sorrow, and general sympathy is felt with Mr Lewis and the sons and daughters in their great affliction. The funeral, which will be for men only, will take place on Monday next, at 3-30 p.m. for the Rhymney Church Burial Ground.

WILD WOMEN IN GLASGOW, ATTEMPTED INCENDIARISM. Extraordinary details are given of at alleged attempt by suffragettes to fire th< large mansion, Springhall, at Rutherglen, sir- miles from Glasgow, on Friday. The house and estate belong to the late Dr. Adam Paterson, writer, Glasgow, and th< mansion, a substantial building with com- modious accommodation, has been untenanted, since November last. Recently a caretakel. was put in, and early on Friday morning he was awakened by a peculiar noise. On pro- ceeding to the larder he found a woman standing in the cupboard, and, producing a revolver, he fired two shots to summon assist- ance. The woman became alarmed, and cried that she would go quietly if he did not shoot her. The man marched the intruder to the kitchen, where he locked her in and then I summoned the police. On the estate near the house were found ten large firelighters, three flasks of paraffin oil, an electric torch, a pocket knife, a handbag containing about 141b. of coal, each piece rolled up in paper, two boxes of vestas, a roll of cotton wool, a five chambered revolver loaded with blank cartridge, a map of the Glasgow district, a bottle of perfume, several overcoats and waterproofs, and a man's cap. At another part of the estate postcards were picked up 'bearing various messages, includ- ing the following To Mr. McKenna, Torturer-in-Chief.— One result of Mrs. Pankhurst's arrest. From one who was constitutional, now militant. Militant women send a message to their new Minister of War. Wadt and see result of coercion and torture. v The woman was taken before the sheriff and later conveyed to prison. The house contained valuable furniture and painting's, and was entered by means of a broken window. Several persons were ob- served running away when the woman was arrested. I BOMB AT A CHURCH. At attempt was made by suffragettes on Friday morning to blow up Belmont Church, 1 in the west end of Glasgow. Three explo- sions took place, but only the door and door- step leading to the furnace-room at the rear of the building were slightly damaged. Cot- ton wool, pieces of fuse, a piece of waterproof sheeting, several matches, and a cardboard box were found, but no suffragette literature. Footprints of women were discovered in th-o ehurch grounds..