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DREADFUL MURDER AT CARDIFF. APPREHENSION OF THE MURDERER. On Monday, at an early hour it became known tha a fisherman named John Webber had shot another fisherman, named Edward Stelfox, who died from the wounds a few minutes afterwards. It appears that Stelfox, who occupied a well-known shanty on the sea shore, at the East Dock, near the Copper Works, and was the proprietor of the public-house, No. 155, Bute- road, rented fishing privileges from the Bute trustees. During the last year or so the fisherman, John Webber, had encroached upon Stelfox's district, and, as he paid no rent for the privilege, the latter felt in- dignant, and laid complaints against the conduct of Webber. Webber was at one time in the employ of Stelfox but a few years ago he started in business for himself, and has been constantly engaged in poaching on the fishing ground of which Stelfox is the lessee. Some time ago Webber announced his determination to build a shanty close to that of Stelfox, but he appealed to the dockmaster, and the threatened menace was avoided. But a few days ago Webber had anchored his fishing smack within sight to Stelfox's dwelling, and announced his determination to let it stay there for the next six months. To this Stelfox, as the lessee of the fishing district, objected, and ap- plied to the dock authorities to prohibit the encroach- ment upon his rights. Incensed at this action, Webber, who had already possessed himself of the gun, as shown in the evidence before the police-court rose up early and proceeded to the abode of his antagonistic competitor, and, report says, he was ac- companied by another man. It is alleged in other quarters that the immediate cause of the conflict was the supposition, on the part of Webber, that Stelfox had removed some part of the appurtenances of the boat, but the evidence given before the magistrates goes to show that the fend or grudge was not one of yesterday. After addressing a. few words to Stelfox who was in the fish hnt, he took deliberate aim and fired at him. The entire contents of the gun pene- trated the breast and passed right through the lungs of the deceased. As soon as he was shot Stelfox staggered out of the fish hut into the house, having only to cross a narrow passage about six feet wide. He fell into the arms of his housekeeper exclaiming, My God, Annie, 1 am a dead man!" With a determination to make sure of his work, Webber rushed after his victim, pushing against the door which was instantly bolted by the woman. Finding that he could not force it open he stepped a pace of two for- ward, and, smashing the glass in the window with the muzzle of the gun, he fired again, the shot taking effect in the thigh near the groin. Stelfox died in r few minutes. Having accomplished his dreadful pur- pose, Webber leisurely walked away, and gave the gun to an acquaintance, with instructions to take it to the Copper Works. Some say he gave himself up, others that he was apprehended, He was, however, arrested a few minutes after seven o'clock by Police-constable Seddon, and conveyed to the central police-station. About Webber's life many rumours have gone abroad. Some have been to the effect that he is married, and that he has a son. From sources which appear to be reliable, it seems that he is not married. Though he has attained three score years in age, he has remained a bachelor. He was born at Stowford near Bridg- water. His father before him was a fisherman, and the now aged prisoner charged with the awful crime of murder might, fifty years ago, have been seen in com- pany of his immediate relatives engaged in the same occupation as that which he has lately followed, though, during a great portion of the interval between these times, he travelled largely, has seen many adventures and experienced perhaps to the full the ups and downs of life. As a boy he fished in Stowforci, and then he left his house for foreign lands. His adven- tures were numerous, and where of a strange character in many instances. He has often amused his associates by narrating his former experiences away from his native land. He had worked as a navvy on new lines of railway laid down in Australia and California, and had on various occasions gone to the gold diggings. Though he has not revealed the amount of his worldly possessions, it is believed that he has got some of the nuggets of gold which he picked up at the diggings- or, at least, the product of some of them and it is consequently rumoured that he is some- what rieh. It is also said he has been a bushranger in his time. The truth of this we cannot vouch for, how- ever. We merely give it as a rumour. Whereever he travelled he did so as an ordinary passenger, and did not work his way on board the vessel he patronised.—The prisoner, John Webber, have been committed for trial at the next assizes.

GENERAL NEWS. THE STORM of Sunday had a most disastrous effect on the the telegraph communication of South Wales. The superincumbent weight of snow was so great that the poles supporting the wires were actually torn from their beds, and much mischief done. Communication between Cardiff and other towns in the Principality and London was inter- rupted, and although the linemen were at work both day and night the wires were not repaired until a late hour on Monday. Messages which ought to hare reached Cardiff early on Monday morning did not arrive until after four o'clock p.m. The wires on the Taff Vale and Rhymney Railways were also knocked about, and, in fact, the inter- rupted communication seems to have been general, THROAT IRRITATION.-The throat and windpipe ar especially liable to inflammation, causing soreness and dryness, tickling and irritation, inducing cough and affecting the voice. For these symptoms use. glycerine in the form of jujubes. Glycerine, in these agreeable confections, being in proximity to the glands at the moment they are excited by the act of sucking, becomes actively healing. 6d. and ls. boxes (by post 14 stamps), and tins Is. 6d., labelled JAMES Errs & Co., Homoeopathic Chemists, 48, Threadneedle Street, and 170, Piccadilly, London. FROM TIME IMMEMORIAL TO THE PRESENT DAY Preparations for the Hair have been in constant use none, however, can surpass WRIGHl'S world-famed prepara- tions. Their PILOSAGINE has, in thousands of instances produced a profusion of Whiskers and Moustaches even when nature has denied her gifts, and baldness of ten years standing has given place to a luxuriant growth of new and glossy hair. These are facts proved by thousands of testimonials. PILOSAG INE is 6d, of Chemists, by post 18 stamps; also COMAGINE CREAM, for removing scurf and imparting a gloss to the hair, one shilling per bottle also COMAGINE POWDER, for nursery use- one 6d packet mokes a quart of superior hair wash by post seven stamps.-Address, WRLGHT & CO., Pilos- agine Manufactory, Hull. HOLLOWAYS OINTMENT AND PILLS. — COUGHS INFUENZA.—The soothing properties of these medicaments render them well worthy of trial in all diseases of the respiratory organs, In common colds and influenza the pills taken internally and the Ointment rubbed over the chest and throat are exceedingly efficacious. When influ- enza is epidemic, this treatment is the easiest safest and surest. Holloway's Pills purify the blood, remove all ob- stacles to its free circulation through the lungs relieve the over-gorged air tubes and render respiration free without reducing the strength, irritating the nerves, or depression the spirits; such are the ready means of escaping from suf- ferings inflicted by colds, coughs, bronchitis, asthma, and other chest complaints by which the health of many peo- ple is seriously and permanently injured in every country. THE HAIR.-For 40 years Mrs. S. A ALLEN'S WORLD'S HAIR RESTORER has received the com- mendation and favour of. the public. It has acquired the highest place that can be obtained for any moderate enterprise, and contributed to the adornment of tens of thousands of persons, who have the proof ot its serviceable character. It will positively renew and restore the original and natural colour of grey, white, and faded Hair. It will strengthen and invigorate the Hair, stop its falling, and induce a healthy and luxuriant growth No other preparation can produce the same bene- ficial result. Sold by all Chemists and Perfumers in large bottles, 6s. Depot, 114 & 116, South ampton Row, London,

Just published, a new medical work, entitled, 4 HOW TO ENSURE HEALTH; OR, THE CONFIDENTIAL FRIEND." By Dr. J. A. BARNES, M.D. This book should be read by everyone of either sex, BEING a guide for the safe and sure treatment and cure of all debilitating diseases, such as nervous debility, mental and physical depression, palpitation of the heart, noises in the head and ears, indecision, impaired sight and memory, indiges- tion, prostration, lassitude, depression of spirits, loss of energy and appetite, pains in the back and limbs, timidity, self-distrust, dizziness, love of solitude, groundless fears, and many other ailments, which, if neglected, bring the sufferers to an early death. Together with hints on chromcrheumausm. gout, neuralgia, epilepsy, hysteria, and all diseases of the nervous and ailmentaiy system. This medical work (112 pages) gives prescriptions, with full instructions for their preparation and use. Contains also friendly advice on hygiene, or the way to preserve health. Sent post free for 2 stamps by letter post, 3 stamps. Advice by letter gratis. Special advice in all disorders peculiar to females. The Females Friend and Adviser will be sent gratis to any address on receipt of stamped envelope. Address Dr. J. A. Barnes, 48, Lonsdale Square, Barnsbury, London, N. IMPORTANT TO COUNTRY PATIENTS. Dr. Barnes may be consulted personally or by letter, in all private and confidential cases; and for the benefit of nervous sufferers who cannot visit him, he will, on receiving a descrip- tion of their case, enclosing a stamped envelope for reply, be ready to give his opinion upon the nature of the case, and the principles of treatment necessary to effect a perfect cure. Address: Dr. Barnes, 48, Lonsdale Square, Barnbury.s London, N. NERVOUS & PHYSICAL DEBILITY. Resulting from errors or any other cause, not as treated by Quacks with mineral poisons and coloured water, but effectually cured by a novel and highly suc- cessful mode of treatment, only discovered oy the advertiser, who after many years of extreme suffering was completely restored to sound health. Prompted by feelings of humanity, he thus makes known means by which every sufferer is enabled to cure himself perfectly and at the least possible cost, without having recourse to advertising empirics or their vaunted nostrums. He will be happy to forward the particulars to any on receipt of a stamped and directedenvelope.—Address Mr J. T. SEWELL, 7, Musgrave Crescent, Fulham, London. HEALTH A SOURCE OF HAPPINESS. IMPORTANT MEDICAL WORKS, BY Dr. HENRY SMITH. Enlarged edition, 140 pages, by post, two stamps, in envelope. I_| EALTH LOST AND REGAINED. A warning voice to JL_L 'outh and manhood. A Medical Treatise on the Cause, Symptoms, Consequences, and Cure of Diseases resulting from the errors of youth and manhood. This work gives Dr. Smith's treatment (the result of twenty- six years' special practice) for the cure of all diseases of the nervous system, nervous debility, mental and physical depres- sion, palpitation of the heart, noises in the head and ears indecision, impaired sight and memory, indigestion, loss of energy, pains in the back, constipation, blushing, hysteria, timidity, self-distrust, dizziness, love of solitude, groundles, fears, muscular relaxation, &c., resulting from exhaustion os nerve power, the effect of overtaxed energies, enervating habusf and other abuses of the system. Also advice, to young men on subjects of vital importance. Illustrated with cases and testimonials, with means used in each case, glossary of medical terms. Important rules to be observed by invalids, new chapter on marriage, its obligations, &c. Free by post (112 pages,), seven stamps, in envelope. WOMAN; her duties, relations, and position. Subjects treated: Oirlhood, maidenhood, courtship, marriage motherhood, female education, woman as a wife, woman as a' mother, &c., &c. It is a treatise on subj ects of vital importance to woman. N.B.-A special edition, beautifully illustrated wUh emra- vings on wood, cloth gilt, one shilling. To be had direct from tho auther. Dr. Henry Smith, 8, Burton Crescent, London. IMPORTANT TO COUNTRY INVALIDS. D-R TT SMITH rKtl0-Sby 0orl'esp°ndence. IA.. ±1. 1-M.llH, the Eminent Specialist, who ha« devoted twenty-six years -to the treatment of nervous and aeDiiitating diseases, will, for the benefit of thos'e^who cannot consult him personally, on receiving description of their case, send his opinion (free of charge), with advice, for their restoration to health. A "Confidential" form of correspond- ence sent free by post. Address; Dr, n. SMITH, §» Burfcsu Crescent, London, "vy.G

in company with Ellery.-The defendant was then sworn, and stated that he had never been in the girl's company since the latter end of February in last year; and that he had seen Ellery going to the girl's house since. He also swore that he did not pass the night with her at her parents' house during their absence from home, on the night of last Whit-Monday; as she alleged.—The Bench adjudged defendant to be the father of the child, and ordered him to pay 3s a week, with midwife and costs. MAN AND WIFE.—John Richards was charged with neglecting to support his wife, an order having been made that he should pay 6s a week. He alleged that he had paid a person at Cwmbran for her; and now said he wished her to live with him. She said she could not live with him, on account of his cruelty, and she was now living with her father and mother at Crumlin. He was ordered to pay, with 6s costs. ASSAULT.—Benjamin Davies pleaded guilty of as- saulting Charles Hicks. Complainant said that the assault was quite unprovoked. Fined 15s, including costs. DRUNKENNESS.-J ohn Dennis, John Mahoney, James Egan, Patrick Lynch, John Willis, Richard Willis, and Samuel Willis, were fined 10s each for being drunk and riotous at Blaenavon. P.O. 110 gave evidence.—Wil- liam Morgan was charged with being drunk at Cwm- bran. P.C. 86 proved the case. Fined 15s.-Uriah Weekes was charged with being drunk on licensed pre- mises. P.C. Walters deposed that, after being cau- toned to go home, he found defendant quite drunk at the King's Head. Fined 10s.—Thomas Phillips was charged with being drunk and riotous at Panteg. P.C. Walters proved the case. Fined 15s.—Catherine M'Carthy was charged with being drunk and riotous and breaking windows at Abersychan. P.C. M'Grath proved the case. Fined 10s, the damages not being al- lowed, as it seemed that John Kale, the occupier of the house, had irritated the woman by soliciting her im- properly. THREATs.John Scully was summoned for using vio- lent threats towards Michael Scully, his father. He did not appear, and a warrant was issued. ASSAULT.—Edward Pope, William Williams, John Griffiths, George Jones, and James Gullyford, none of whom appeared, were charged with assaulting Thomas Price, at Garndiffaith. Complainant was knocked down on the road, and kicked in a very bad manner. P.C James stated that he saw complainant was very much injured. Fined 20s each, with costs, or fourteen days MONDAY. Before C. J. PAMIRS, Esq. JOHN POWBLL was fined 10s for being drunk at Abersychan. Sarah Jane Morgan was committed for seven days as being a prostitute, WEDNESDAY. Before the Rev J. C. LLEWELLIN, and C. J. PARKES, Esq. ALLEGED THEFT OF A WATCH.—Frank Ashley, pud- dler, was charged with stealing a silver hunting watch, value t6 10, the property of James Dungee, in the pa- rish of Trevethin; and Samuel Hollins, who keeps the Crown Inn, Pontnewynydd, was charged with re- ceiving the watch, knowing it to be stolen. Mr Green- way appeared for Hollins. James Dungee deposed: I am a sinker, living at Cwmffrwdoer. On Saturday night, March 11th, 1 was the worse for drink, and 1 lost my watch as I was going from the town to Pont- newynydd. It was in my waistcoat pocket, not at- tached to an Albert. I swear that the watch now produced is mine. 1 identify it by a mark. Yesterday, I went to Hollins's, with P.C. Gardner, and the man who picked it up told me that he (Frank Ashley) picked it up and sold it to Hollins for ten bob." He went out and fetched the landlord, who produced a watch (now produced). I said that was not mine. I told Ashley That is not the watch you picked up." He said, "It was." I said to Hollins, That is not the watch you bought." He said, "It was." Ashley told me that I was going on just ahead, and that he picked up the watch just behind me, near the British School, in the middle of the road. I told Hollins that if he did not give up the watch, I should fetch a constable, and I went to the police station. To Mr Greenway: I was very tipsy on Saturday.—Robert Stirling deposed: 1 am an engineer, and live at Wainfelin, Pontnewynydd. On Sunday I went to the Crown, about t to 2 o'clock. I saw the prisoner Ashley there. He drew me aside, and asked me to wind a watch up for him. We went into the kitchen, when I wound the watch up. P.C. Gardner, on Tuesday, brought two watches to me, and asked me if either of those was the watch I wound up; and 1 said that neither of those was the one I wound up. I told him that the one I wound up was a hunting watch, double.cased.-Thomas Price deposed: I am a rail-inspector and watchman at Pontnewynydd. The watch produced (a single-cased one) is mine. On Fri- day, I asked Mrs Hollins to advance me a few shillings on it, as I was short. She lent me 10s on it. P.C. Henry Gardner, No. 39, deposed: Yesterday morning, I went, in company with the prosecutor, to the Crown beerhouse, Pontnewynydd, kept by Samuel Hollins. I got Hollins, Ashley, and the prosecutor, into a room by ourselves, I first asked Ashley if he had sold Hollins a wateh. He said, yes, he had, for 10s. Hollins was present. Ashley added that he was going to pay 5s in a week or so, and 5s afterwards, and have the watch back again. I then asked Hollins to produce the watch. He produced the single-case watch, which belonged to Price. The prosecutor said," That is not my watch." Ashley then declared that that was: the watch he picked up, and also did the landlord. I then said I did not believe them. At my request, they all came down to Pontypool, and before the Superintendent again de- clared that the single-case watch was the one picked up and sold to Hollins. I went back with Ashley to Pontnewynydd, and saw Mr Stirling, in Ashley's pre- sence. I asked Stirling if he knew the watch he wound up on Sunday. He said he should, if he saw it. I showed him Price's watch and also my own, and he said neither of those was the one he wound up. He gave me a description of the one he wound up. He told me it was a double-cased, silver, lever, hunting watch, capped. I afterwards took Stirling, with Ashley, to Hollins' house; and Hollins again made out, in'the presence of Stirling, that Stirling was a liar, and said that Price's watch was the one he wound up. In con- sequence of \\h.tt Ashley said, after he was locked up, I Went to the Wnite Hart, with Ashley, and there saw Hollins. Ashley said Give up the watch, Sam, that I sold to you on Sunday night." Hollins refused. I then took Hollins into custody, about 2 osclock. About 9 o'clock at night, Hollins's wife brought down the watch belonging to Dungee. This morning I told Hol- lins that his wife had brought it down. He replied that he was sorry he had made such a fool of himself in try- ing to screen Ashley. To Mr Greenway: 1 asked Hollins several times to give up the watch, and he re- fused. 1 did not offer to pay him the money he had advanced on the watch. —Mr Greenway submitted that there was no case in which the Bench could commit, inasmuch as there was no felony. The watch was not stolen, but picked up, and was taken by Ashley, and pledged with Hollius; Hollins had certainly not acted with that discretion in the matter, which might have been expected, considering his good character; but there was, at all events, no felony.—The room was cleared, and when it was re-opened, Mr Llewellyn asked presecutor if Ashley said he saw him drop the watch. Prosecutor: No; he did not say he saw me drop it; but he said that he saw me lying down near where he picked it up. I don't know whether he did or not.—Ashley: There were two or three navvies with him. The usual caution was read over to the pri- soners; and Ashley then said; I wish to say I picked it up. I did not know whether it was his or not.—Mr Llewellin said it was a case for a jury, and both pri- soners would be committed for trial. The Bench were prepared to take bail for Hollins, but not for Ashley, as they found that he had been previously convicted.— Hollins was bailed out, himself in £20, and one surety (the witness Stirling) in XIO, and Ashley was removed in custody. COUNTY COURT.—WEDNESDAY, Before JUDGE HEEBKRT. [The undefended causes were heard in a separate court, before Mr Martin Edwards, deputy registrar.] Thomas Bevan, Crumlin; v. 7 homas Dodd, N.t viga- tion Inn, Crumlin, and George Collingwood, bailiff' in Pontypool County Court.—Plaintiff claimed £10, as damages for unlawful seizure of his goods and chattels, sow, pigs, &c. Mr Dixon, of Pontymister, appeared for plaintiff. This arose out of a distress for rent. Plaintiff was not prepared to pay the hearing fee, and went to get the money, but did not return before the court rose, and the case was therefore struck out. John Philpot, official liquidator of the Pontypool Co- operative Industrial Society, v. George Carter. Mr T. Watkins appeared for plaintiff. Defendant denied that he owed the debt, which was for goods sold and de- livered; and said he had been to America. Proof was given and, as defendant said he did not mean to pay, the judge ordered payment forthwith. William Upham, shoemaker, Sebastopol, v. Joseph Jackson, Pontnewynydd.—7s 3d for goods sold and de- livered. Defendant paid into court 2s 9d, with Is costs, and pleaded the Statute of Limitations as regarded the rest. Judgment for amount paid into court. Frederick Teague, by Thomas Teague, his father and next friend, v. hdward Ever sari.— £ 3, for damages sus- tained by plaintiff in consequence of defendant throw- ing a cinder, in the Town For^e, and injuring plaintiff's left eye. Mr Watkins, instructed by Messrs E. B. Edwards and Son, appeared for plaintiff. Defendant pleaded that the injury was accidentally inflicted. But the judge told him that he was liable. Mr Essex, sur- geon, gave evidence as to the nature of the injuries. The parties agreed than £ 1 should be paid as damages, with costs of two witnesses; the whole to be paid in a week. John Watkins v. John -This was a judg- ment summons. The judge made an order for com- mitment for ten days, defendant not having paid and having means; but the warrant to be suspended for a week. UiSK. ROGER EDWAEES' CHARITY.—A meeting of the trustees of the above charity, was held in the Town-hail yesterday (Thursday), when the following gentlemen were present:—Revs S. C. Baker (chairman), S. W. Gardner, J. Blower, Arthur Williams, Messrs W. B. Gething, E. Lister, Donald Boulton, Col. Byrde, and Oliver Davies (clerk). Mr James Boulton, sen., reported that the well at the almshouses was in a very bad state, so much so that the people were unable to drink the water. The cause of this was that the privies were so near the well that the mattersoaked through into the well, and made the water unfit for use. He would recommend that another well should be sunk. The existing well was about 4 feet from the privies. It was resolved that the agent be instructed to make what alterations are deemed necessary. Mr Jas. Boulton, sen., and the chairman intimated their willingness to go and inspect the pre- mises with the agent. — Mr E. Lister proposed that all strangers should be excluded as it was a special meeting." The chairman said he had received two communications of serious importance, »nd he thought the members present would feel more liberty in discussing them if the press were excluded. The result of the discussion would, without uoubt, be made public. On submittiug the proposition to the meeting, it was carried nem. con., ami our reporter had to withdraw. THE LYRIC MIUSTEELS.—These talented amateurs w gave an entertainment on Monday evening last, in the Town-hall, in aid of the tuuds of 8th Vion. Rifle Vol- unteer Band. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, the house at an early hour was well filled, and, judging by the number of encores, and the vociferous applause which was accorded each of the performers, the entertainment was very highly appreciated. The funni- nSltles at the corner men (Mr F. Gilbnan, bones; and Mr E. Price, tambo) were side splitting and the singing of Messrs. Wade, Davies, Smith, and Beestou was quite a treat to the audience. Mr W. H. Liles' violin solo was brilliantly executed, and the organophonic solo by Mr Wade, was quite a success. The following was the programme Overture The Lottie GaDop"The Troupe Ballad My Mother's Portrait"S. Beeston Comic Song Good-bye Joe.F. Gillman Ballad. Don't you cry so, Norah, darling,E. J. Smith Comic Song. The Railway Footwarmer E. Price Ballad. Oh Gently breathe" .F. Wade Comic Song.The Musician "F. Gillman Ballad Carrie Lee S. Beeston Comic Song "The Mulligan Guards" E. Price Haunted House. Pianoforte Solo Master Liles Ballad "The Anchor's Weighed" S. Beeston Double Song and Dance "The Little Charmer Messrs Horner and Price Violin Solo Mr W. H. Liles Character Song "Ole Jubilee F. Gillman Organophonic Solo F. Wade Burlesque. Talent Wanted Messrs Horner, Price and Wade Walk Round. ECCLESIASTICAL APPOINTMENT.—Rev W. Ameers White, B. A., to the vicarage of Llantrissent, Monmouth- shire. Patron: Rev J. B, Littler. — — NEWPORT. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At a meeting of the New- port Guardians, on Saturday, Mr Brown presented a return, from which it appeared that, as compared with other unions in the county, that of Newport is in a very satisfactory condition. The statistics are as follows IN-DOOR MAINTENANCE. Increase in last two years 1873. 1874. 1875. as compared UNIONS. £ £ £ with 1873. Monmonth 1116 1383 1395 25 per cent. Abergavenny 1051 1128 1151 10 Pontypool 1636 1751 1966 14 „ Bedwellty 1431 1534 1593 10 Chepstow 1567 1641 1593 10 Newport. 4526 4436 4683 0.75 „ OUT-DOOR RELIEF FOR THE SAME PERIOD. 1873. 1874, 1875. Decrease in UNIONS. £ last two years. Pontypool 6820 6353 6578 5 per cent. Chepstow 4662 3937 3578 7J „ Abergavenny 2929 2587 2544 9 „ Monmouth 8578 7458 6719 15 „ Newport .12817 .10347 9250 24 „ Bedwelity 7905 .6558 j. 8357 small increase* « LLANGIBBY. FIRS.—The quiet little village of Llangibby was startled from its repose about four o'clock on the morning of last Sunday week by an alarm of fire, and it was found that the cottage occupied by Mr John Reed, which stands a little way off the road, was in flames. From what we can learn, it appears that on Saturday night Mrs Reed was suffering from a very bad attack of tooth-ache, and on retiring to rest placed a lighted lamp 011 a chair near the bed, and it is supposed that during the night she must have thrown the curtains of the bed against the flame of the lamp, and the curtain communicating with the straw thatch of the cottage the place was soon enveloped in flames. Mrs Reed was awakened by feeling her wrist burning, and dis- covered that the sleeve of her bedgown was quite burnt, and her wrist very much scorched also. There were in the house at the time Mr Reed's mother and three young children. Mr Reed immediately gave the alarm, and the villagers were not long in mustering, and after pouring a large quantity of water on the building managed to get the upper hand of the fire, but not until serious damage had been. The inmates of the house had a very providential escape, for the room, when the fire was discovered, was densely filled with smoke. Great praise is due to the neighbours for their promptness in attending and quelling the flames. [Owing to an oversight the above paragraph was omitted in our last weeks issue]. A POINTS KEWET. NARROW ESCAPE.-On Monday a little boy aged 7 years son of a man named John Stephens, a fireman employed at the Severn Tunnel Works, had his life endangered by falling over a cliff near the works. It appears that the child whilst running about approached too near the edge of the cliff and toppled over to the beach below, a distance of from about 12 to 14 feet. The poor little fellow sustained some very severe injuries about his head and face, and at one time his life was almost despaired of. However, under the care of Dr. E. P. King, he is now progressing towards recovery. The occurrence of this accident has tdveu rise to some remarks as to the necessity which exists for the erectioia Of a fence or some protection on the summit of the cliff in the neighbourhood of the works, as, since the works have been in operation, a number of workmen's cottages have been constructed in the immediate neighbourhood, and as a pathway leads along the top of the cliff which is used by the workmen at night-time as well as in the day- light, as well as because the children fro n the cottages are in the habit of playing in the vicinity, it is to be hoped the authorities will see that something is done as a safeguard against the occurrence of such misfortunes as the above. ———— ABERCARNE. COLLIP,ity ACCIDENT.—On Monday morning, an accident occurred to a young man named William brown, a native of Dean Forest, at the Ebbw Vale Company s new sinking pit, Cwmcarne, near Aber- caine. Brown was the leader of a shift, and having occasion to go to a hole bored near the pit side, a slip of land gave way, catching the poor fellow between the pit side and a water barrel, thereby dreadfully lacerating him about the head and face, and also break- ing both his legs. Medical assistance was at once procured, and he was conveyed to his home at Penty- waine. This is the first serious accident which has occurred at this pit. MONMOUTH. DEATH OF MRS JACKSON OF WONASTOW.-It is with painful feeling that we announce the death, in her 78th year, of this gifted and estimable lady, the beloved wife of the Rev. Robert Jackson, Rector of Wonas- tow. Mrs Jackson has been an invalid for many years yet so recently as Tuesday she took her accustomed drive through Monmouth: On Wednesday evening she retired to rest apparently not worse than usual and on the following morning she was seized with a sudden attack of heart disease. Dr Willis was promptly in attendance and remained at the Rectory until her death which took place at six o'clock (about three hours after the Doctor's arrival) on Thursday morning. The deceased lady's family have been for many generations connected with Monmouth. She was the only daughter of the Rev. Richard Lendon, prebendary of Westminster, by his wife Hannah, daughter of the Rev Richard Bellamy, formerly vicar of Monmouth. Her brother, the Rev. W. Penry Lendon, who resided in Monmouth and its neighbour- hood for many years and was most highly respected, is still one of the borough magistrates. Mr Jackson, we need not add, is much respected and liked in Mon- mouthshire, and possesses the warm sympathy of his friends and neighbours in his bereavement. ESTABLISHMENT OF A FISH PRESERVATION SOCIETY. —An effort, which has already met with considerable success, has been made to preserve the trout and other fish in the Monmouth waters by the establishment of a club called the Monnow Valley Fishing Club and Fish Preservation Society. Mr J. Graham, of Hilston- park, and Lieut-Colonel Colls, of Monmouth, are the appointed committee, and Mr J. T. Price, of the Tump, is the hon. secretary. The object for which the club has been formed is to protect that portion of the river Monnow extending from one mile below the Rockfield Bridge to the parish of Grosmont the members are chiefly landowners whose property abuts on the river, and no one but members of the society will be allowed to fish in the preserved part of the river, whLh will be marked off by notice boards. It is anticipated that the result of the measures taken will be some capital sport for anglers during the sea30n, the Monnow and its tributaries being well known, for the excellence of their trout. The ruies of the society lay down the annual subscription (with the right of taking two friends) of those proprietors who give up their water at ;M. and the other members approved by the committee pay C3 3s, .which entitles them to fish any day themselves, and to take one friend, provided he be living with the member at the time, and does not reside within ten miles of the water. Daily tickets will also be issued at 5s per day. No netting whatever, or any other fishing than fair rod and line angling, and no night line will be allowed, and every member of the club whilst fishing is to produce his ticket, if required, to the keeper, who will be appointed for the protection of the river. It is hoped by the ap- pointment of a water bailiff to get rid of the disgrace- ful netting which has hitherto taken place in open day- light. A good number of members have joined the society. TUE MILITIA recruits assembled on Monday for three months' preliminary drill previous to the regi- mental muster. Adjutant Hickman is in command. The number of recruits is about 200 the men appear of medium height and build. The men will have the benefit of the reading-room at the Mechanics' In- stitute. SEVERE SNOWSTORM.—A heavy snowstorm com- menced here soon after midnight on Saturday, and continued until noon on Sunday, drifting in places to a depth of from 6 to 8 feet. All telegraph communica- tion was stopped, and was not restored till the following Tuesday. A NOTED AMATEUR PEDESTRIAN.-The Athletic Record a London Monthly, gives, with a portrait, a highly interesting sketch of the'performances of our young townsman, Mr Alfred Powles. It says amongst moll athletes of the present day there is not a more popular runner, and as a friend and companion, he is esteemed and generally acknowledged to be a lover of sport for sport's sake." The same magazine also gives Mr Powles as the probable second to Elborough for the 440 yards amateur championship of London, which will take place on the 10th of April. FATAL ACCIDENT IN THE WYE.-Wm. Pearce, a discharged soldier, better known as "Brighege," was engaged on Thursday morning in loading a barge, be- longing to Mr Ballinger, with timber, at the New Weir, when he fell in the river. The body has not been recovered.