Swansea and Glamorgan Herald, and South Wales Free Press. — 1889-07-24 (Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales)

TWO MEN KILLED.  A fall of a roof, resulting in a double fatality, occurred at Orowerton, on Thursday. Peter Protheroe, of Loughor, and Daniel Thomas, of Forest Fach, were working in the stalls at the Elba Colliery when the debris fell and inflicted such injuries upon them that, notwithstanding the prompt arrival of Drs. Jenkins and Jones, they died. An inquest will be held to-morrow.  Ten years ago French plate-glass sold in the 'United States at 2,50 dollars per foot. To-day American plate-glass, which is a superior article, sells for one dollar per foot.  The Shah, on Thursday, visit Glasgow, and was received with enthusiasm by large crowds of people. The customary official receptions and luncheon were held. _ _  A stranger, dressed like a Persian, was found among the Shah's suite on Thursday. He was sent back to Manchester, whence he had come, having proved he had no felonious intent. The Rev. W. Sandet Williams, Calvinistic Methodist minister, has decided upon leaving Gowerton for Briton Ferry.  Ada Crossffeld, a young Cardiff woman, was married thirteen weeks ago.. She said her husband ill-treated her, and she is now under remand, charged with attempting to commit suicide by throwing herself over Wood street I Bridge.  Sir Wm Harcourt has written to Mr. R. N. Hall. 'Dear Sir,—l need not say that all members of the Liberal party look with interest to the pending election in West Carmarthenshire. The signal fidelity of the Welsh electorate to the Liberal cause, in spite of the powerful influence brought to bear against it, has been a tower of strength in the great contest upon which we are engaged. I feel confident that no exertions will be spared by the electors of West Carmarthaushire to assure a victory on the important iseue. —Yours faithfully,W. V. lissuottffr." The new Barry Docks, one of the largest single docks in the Kingdom, were opened on Thursday morning (in the unavoidable absence of Lady Windsor) by Mrs. Fred Davies, of Ferndale. The first vessel to enter was the steamer Arno. The streets of Cardiff were gaily decorated in honour of the occasion, and there was a procession of trade and friendly societies. The docks cover seventy-two acres. A Portsmouth correspondent telegraphs: "In order to test the quality of the bayonets now being served out to the troops, a number of weapons were indiscriminately selected from among those in use by the Inuiskillen Fusiliers, and some sensation was occasioned in the garrison on Wednesday when the report from the testing experts in London was received notifying that 60 per cent, of the bayonets were totally unfit for use. In consequence of this report it is expected that another general testing will be ordered."  On Friday morning, about 6.30, a rather serious mishap occurred at the Albion Dry Dock, when the San Lorenzo (an iron barque of 466 tons register), which had been scraped and painted, was about to be undocked. It seems then when the vessel was nearly floated it was seen that the chains which held two huge boaks (which are used instead of ballast to keep vessels up) at her sides were not tight, but before anything could be done the vessel listed, and, carrying awaz the ropes, fell over on her starboard side. She now lies in a serious position, and it is not known what damage may be done. The San Lorenzo is owned by Messrs Pyman, Watson, Jacobs and Company.  A public meeting of the Swansea "Michael Davitt" branch, 1.N.L., was held in the League-room, Greenhill. on Tuesday evening, Councillor Abram Francis (vice-president), in the chair. Mr. John Valentine, hon.-general organiser. gave a very interesting and eloquent lecture, entitled "An hour with T. D. Sullivan, M.P.," and displayed his vast elocutiona.y powers by reciting some of that noble Irishman's grandest and most sublime poems, which were much appreciated by the audience; and concluded with a touching appeal to all Irishmen to come forward and do their duty by joining the Irish National League. The chairman, in a telling speech, denounced the Parnell Commission as unjust, unfair, and biased in refusing the inspection of the books of the so-called "Loyal Irish and Patriotic Union," which would unmask to the world the conspiracy to ruin the unblemished and untainted character of Mr. Parnell and the Irish cause for ever. He (the chairman) praised the action of Mr. Parnell in withdrawing from the case, which was nothing but a sham and a farce: with which the great Irish leader must have been disgusted. The following resolution was proposed by Mr. Hockin, seconded by Mr. James Sweeney. and carried unanimously : "That ties meeting condemns the action of Mr Smith-Barry in forming an eviction company in Ireland, and seeking to deprive the Ponsonby tenants of every right, and hopes an effort will be made to show such tyrants that they cannot do these unjust acts with impunity," Ten new members joined the branch, including the Rev. Father Von Volckxsou, 0.5.8. A hearty vote cf thanks to the chairman and also to the chairman brought a most successful meeting to a close.  A Cum.—A Clergyman will send, free of charge, a prescription for the cure of all was suffer from the errors and indiscretions of youth, nervous debility, physical exhaustion, and early decay. This great remedy was discovered by a Missionary in Old Mexico it saved him from a miserable existence and an early grave. Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Rev. Joseph Holmes. 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