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The Chronicle Steam Printing Works, 23 and 24, MILL STREET, PONTYPRIDD. ♦•^ESTABLISHED 1863 AS THE FIRST PRINTING OFFICK TN TUB RHONDDA.) B. DAVIES. PRIMER, PUBLISHER. «EBIS!ER Has LARGE and RAPID Machinery to Compete with the Cheapest Houses in the Kingdom, IN iPostfrs. Handbills, Circulars, nil!heads, 31 emorandum Forms, Books, Pam- phlets, Magazines, Club and Colliery Rules, Financial Statements, &e. GEORGE'S Cough Balsam. 'The Books of Brompton RoW< </ Do not contain a case of AatCTT r Consumption which mi 111 nf" .0:" e Aeen effectually cure George's ough Balsam. A great numnerof the r^ost eminent TPhysioiaDain the Kingdom, when every •other means bad failed, to remove affections of the Chest and lungs, •Lave recommetded their patieutB to try ■George's Cough Balsam, -And the result has been immediate improvement and a speedy cure. JPernons employed in factories, coal And Iron mines, close and unwhole- some apartments, Ac., and whose suf- ferings are, therefore, the greater when afflicted with a hard cough, tightness or shortness of breath, AoarBeness, bronchitis, &c., never find "sawything do them half as muoh good George's Cough Balsam. Mothers, pc t whose little ones the 'Jf* "^ao>F seemed to be gathering as e7 gapping upon the bosom or pros- trated in the lap by Whooping Cough, Aaveseen their che^i8hed jdola revived And brought to life again by George's Cough Balsam. Members of Parliament, Military Commanders, Clergymen, Public Speakers aad Singers, Captains of ills of ShipP, Soboolmastera, and other,, uoon -whom the aggravations of a bad ooueh had imposed the necessity for reljn- anishing their employment, hare enabled to resume their engagements $>y taking George's Cough Balsam. It is a truly wonderful Expectorant, -Anti-spasmodic, and Demulcent. No '1fó family should be without it iiho countless Testimo'W'ls. ( PONTYPRIDD JOHN CROCKETT & Co. ^OUTAKIM, Sli toieral Cabinet Makers, aid House For nishers. gkdiMbher for Adult Funerals. Coach for ^Jfuidre%* Funerals. Wreaths in great variety zmadmd's Vo-.ans 7s. 6d. Addto Coffi118 „ » 26s. ^foliated Oak Coffins with White Tria. coiogs and padded inside 60s. • ilbellfbier to carry 8 inside and ooffla out- side (rc"m Pontypridd, Hopkinstowa, Coadpeaotaen. Chaiuwo»Vs aad Tre- foceet to Cemetery 88. ZHatb to carry 6 inr.de and child's tto8. <Mt<nde from above places to Oeaetee? A'rC .1 et 0 -ALI a o o i ftIJI KIDNEYS, LITER, AND DRIBIBY ORGANS. There in BLOOD pf/¡, WW only one way by which any disease oaa be (f cured, and that is by removing the cause, whatever it may be. The great medieaX authorities of the day declare that Hearty emery disease ii earned by deranged kidney* or liver. To restore these, therefore, is the only way by which health can be secured. Here is where Warner's Safe Cure has achieved its great reputation. It acts directly upon the kidneys and liver, and by placing them m a healthy condi- lion drives disease and pain from the system. For all kidney, liver, and urinary troubles; for the distressing disorders Of women; for materia and general debility, this great remedy tat so equal. For DIABETES ask for WARNER'S SAFE DIABETES CURC. For sale by all chemists and druggists, aad at the store* (Price 4s. 6a. per bottle. If your chemist does not keep ilk •ad will not order it, send your orders to tL H. WARNER CO., 47, FARRINGHOON ITBIDIa B liONDON. a.q RUPTURES RUPTURES 44 XJ ODGfE'S I ATEKT 1 "1 Self-adjusting AUTOMATIC HP E U S S SOFT SINSLL is the most perfect we ever examiood." -"Medical Press and and Circular," Out 21, 1885. "HODGB'S Patent Truss is the most comfoitable and effective truss; it gives an elastic pressure, Possessing a very giva advantage. It adapts 'itself readily to the movements of the body."— Lancet," Oct. 3, 1885. *'V«BT ingenious audauccessful trues."—"British Medical Journal," May 23, 1885. WITHOUT enlarging; the opening as conical pads are apt to do, while its resiliency ensures the pad beeping its place without exerting injurious pressure. "Medical Times," Oct. 10, 1885. POSSESS decided advantage both in efficiency and comfort over all others with which we are Ivor acquainted. Liverpool Medical Journal," January 7. 1888. "A very ingenious truss."—" Edinburgh Medi- oal Journal." Feb. 1st, 1883. Description, a Stamped Addressed Envelope, HODGE AND CO., Army Truss Makers, 327, OXFORD STREET, LONDON. FACTORY—18, JAMKS STREET, W. ~"Tkn OLXAM fl* Pimm m^DSivir BLAC MVABIflV* To ENSURE A C&EAR SKIN.-Slllpholine Lotion clears off all imperfections in a few days. Spots, Blemishes Irritating Objectionable Appearances, Redness, Roughness, Tan, Uncomfortable Skin Disfigure- ments &c., however obstinate, entirely fade away, leaving the Skin smooth, transparent, supple, natural, and healthy. Perfectly harmless. Sulpholine is delightfully fragrant, cooling and refieshing: coun- teracts effects of weather, softens, and preserves. Bottlers. 9d. Sold everywhere. CORNS, BUNIONS, AND ENLARGED TOE JOINTS.— DELI.AR'S CORN AND BUNION PLASTERS are the only remedy. They differ from all plasters, shields, or compositions ever invented. By instantly softening the callous surrounding the pain goes at once, the corn soon following. Bunions and enlarged toe joints require more time for perfect cure, but the action is certain. Boxes. Sold by Chemists, Jta. everywhere. GREAT BODILY, NERVE, MENTAL, AND DIGESTIVE STRENGTH follows the use of PEPPER'S QUININE AND IRON TUNIC. By infusing new life into the nerves, enriching the blood, and strengthening the muscular system, symptOLis of weakness disappear, appetite returns, fatigue ceases, and recruited health results. Insist on having Pepper's Tonic. It can now be obtained in 2s. 6d. bottles. Sold everywhere. It costs about lid. each dose. TARAXACUM AND PODOPHYLI IN.—A liver medicine without mercury, is a mixture of juices of the mandrake and dandelion plants, good for headache, torpidity, costiveness, flatulence, heartburn, indiges- tion, biliousness, repugnance to food, general dis- comfort, depression, &c. Pepper's Taraxacum Podo- phyllin, by stimulating the liver with a most gentle action on the stomach, is the safest, most reliable medicine. Bottles, 2s. 6d. Sold everywhere. Insi- on having Pepper's. To DARKEN GREY HAIR.—LOCKYER'S SULPHUR HAIR RESTORER produces a perfectly natural shade in a few days. No hair restorer offered is equal to Lockyer's Sulphur for its beautifying, cleansing action on the hair, causing it always to grow. Large bottles, Is. 6d. Sold everywhere. DEAFNESS. NOISES IN THE EARS, <fec.—DELLAR'S ESSENCE FOR DEAFNESS is still the only remedy of any real worth. Its power of clearing the ear passages and often relieving old cases has been proved I during a quarter of a century. Applied on cotton wool. Bottles, Is. lid. Sold everywhere. A DELIGHTFUL FLAVOUR.—CRACROFT's ARECA-NUT TOOTH PASTE.-By using this delicious Aromatic Dentifrice, the enamel of thh teeth becomes white, sound, and polished like ivory. It is exceedingly fragrant, and specially used for removing incrusta- tions of tartar on neglected teeth. Sold by all Chemists. Pots, Is. and 2s. each. Get Cracroft's. LIVER COMPLAINT.—Three-fourths of our functional derangements are caused by interruption of the liver's action. A few doses of RING'S DANDELION AND QUININE LIVER PILLS, without mercury, are a potent remedy. Tbey perform all the benefits of mercury, without any of its disadvantages and dangers. Dr.^ King's Pills remove all liver and stemach com- plaints, biliousness, headache, sickness, shoulder pains, heartburn, indigestion, constipation, so ensur- ing perfect health. These old-fashioned Pills still keep ahead of all others as the great liver remedy. Sold everywhere. DR. KING'SLIVER PILLS, containing dandelion and quinine, without mercury, are far above all others as the surest, mildest mains of removing indigestion, biliousness, headache, dyspepsia, obstructions and irregularities of the liver and stomach, so ensuring perfect health. Dr. King's Pills are sold every- where. To STOP COUGHING, a few doses PEPPBB' WHITE COUGH MIXTURE arrests the most troubleso me fito f coughing, restoring relief and tranquillity to the irritated membranes and air-passages. Soothing, comforting, and demulcent, its action is quite differ- ent from ordinary Cough Remedies. Bottles. Sold everywhere. FOR GARGLING THH THROAT AND MOUTH, use PEPPER'S TANNIN THROAT GARGLE.—An application of great service for sore throat, whether inflammatory, relaxed, or ulcerated. Tannin Gargle is strongly re- commended to speakers, singers, Ac. as greatly pre- I servative and sustaining. It is also a valuable purifier %s a mouth wash, being singularly agreeable, astringent, and cleansing. Bottles. Sold every- where. SULPHOLINE SOAP IS A TOILET SOAP CONTAINING SULPHOLINE.-lt is a. delicately refined, chemically pure Soap, intended for general use, and is free from the injurious acrid oils peculiar to common, imper- n' "n fectly prepared soaps. Sulpholine Soap is excellent for washing at all times and rendering the skin soft, clear, and pliable. Tablets, 6d. each. Sold every- where 'V E. iVAUGHAN & CO., mm DYEING AND SCOURING WORKS. MjANDAFF ROAD, CARDIFF. Branch Establishments '7, t'EJ^KHERBTOWN, 1 CAEI™ 2 .b u T! STREET,$L/AltDlFF. 52, (J- AJ FECIAL STREET, NEWPORT. 83, hK li SiTEET, NEWPORT. :27, C S'l F o HEET, SWANSEA. A (/<1. for Rhondda:- MR. J. F. S, TAILOR & DRAPER, HoN" Aii TO'EET, PORTH. A FAMOUS MELODY. In Scotland and the North of Ireland this sayfmw is very common in the mouths of the peasantry. though all who use it may not understand its origin. It arose out of an old song: "There was an old man and he had an old coir, And he had nothing to give her; 80 he took out his fiddle and played her a tune— Consider, good coir, consider; Tikis is at time of year for the grass to grow, Conesder, good oew, consider." The old cow died of hunger, and when any gro- tesquely y song or tune is uttered, the north country people say: That is |he tiim tbs old cow died of.* MATRIMONIAL ITEM. "I iun very sorry that I did not get acquainted ith yon rantit I had become a widower," said Colo- nel Percy Yerger to bis second wife with whom b8 does not live very happily. "What do you mean by that? asked the part- ner of his joys. Nothing, except, that I would much rather that you had been my first wih," replied the fond but. band, carelessly. Why do you wish that I had been your first wife ? '■ Because some other woman would be my pr* sent wife, darling." A CONSIDERATE EDITOR. He walked into the sanctum with a sort of get. ray- diploma-riglit- in. my-pocket look on his coun- tenance, and drawing near to the editor's desk, i4 quired: « Can I see the editor ? Yes. What do you wanU" "I would like to write for your paper." What's your name? "John Adams." And you'd like to write for oar papar ? o u Yes, sir, if you please. Got a pencil ? Yes, sir." Well, just write your name and addrmp MA Pll see that it's sent to you. Save you all the troa- ble of writing for it, you know. Good morning. It is no great matter to live lovingly with good- natured, humble and meek persons; but he who can do so with the forward, wilful, ignorant, peevish and perverse hath true charity. A Christian ought to be honest first, and then pious if he can. Business before pleasure. Pay the milk bill, and then go to prayer-meeting. An ill argument introduced with deference will procure more credit than the profoundest science with a rough, insolent and noisy management. The best armour is to keep out of gunshot. ADVERTISE INjjTHE CHRONICLE.
NEW CHURCH AT PORTH. -
NEW CHURCH AT PORTH. LAYING rHE FOUNDATION STONE. On Thursday afternoon of last week the found- ation stone of a new churoh at Porth, Rhondda Valley, was laid by Miss Davies, Glynrhondda House, in the presence of a large concourse of people. The site of a new building, which is one on the estate of Major Leigh, has been.given gratis, and a handsome structure to accommod- ate 350 persons has beea designed by Mr E. M. Bruce Vaughan, architect, Cardiff, and is being erected at a cost of about jBl.100 by Messrs. Thomas and Morgan, contractors. The weather being fine, a number of surpliced clergy and choristers, headed by Archdeacon Griffiths, the Rev. W. Lewis (rural dean and vicar of Ystrady- fodwg), the Rev. Mr Hughes (vicar of Llantris- ant and patron of the living of Llanwonno, the parish in which the new church is situated), the Rev M. Lewis (vicar of Llanwonno), <tc., and fallowed by a large procession, marched from the Porth Schoolroom to the scene of the cere- mony. Suitable hymns having been sung, and the usual religious service gone through, Miss Davies was presented with an ivory mallet and handsome silver trowel. She then laid the found- ation stone. The Ven. Archdeacon' Griffiths, in course of an address, eongratulated the vicar of Llanwonno upon the position which Provi- dence had called upon him to occupy. Dwell- ing upon the importance of the parish, he said there were three churches in it already, but before it could be placed in anything like a satisfactory condition, there must be two more ,erected. Of one of those they had just laid the foundation stone, and he and the vicar knew where another ought to be. He then made a powerful appeal for funds towards this church. The situation, he thonght, was a good one, and there was much work to be done. He thought the size of the stracture was suitable. Of all people the Church of England ought to have churches of a suitable size, With the prestige given them, and the endowments, though not very large, yet given them, they should make provision for the whole of the people. There was one matter upon which he felt strongly, and that was that provision ought to be made in populous places like this for services in the Welsh language The charge was made against them that theirs way an alien church. They should show that there was no truth in that. In that churoh should be given, with no un- certain sound, the truths of the Gospel. He had confidence in their vicar, who was not a mere tyro but who had received the reward of long-tried services in the Church of England, or the Church of Wales, if they liked. The Rev. W. Lewis, vicar of Ystradyfodwg, said he had been looking forward to the time when it would not be possible to walk from Penpych or ^astell-y-Nos to Pontypridd on a Sunday morn- ing without being within the sound of church bells. The realisation of that dream would toe nearly attained when this church and that at Ynyshir had been completed, and would be brought about if the plans which the Vicars of Llanwonno and Llantrirant had in their minds were carried out. The Ticar of Llan- trisant and the Viear of Llanwonno also spoke, and, between the sum laid on the stone and the money collected amongst the congregation, a good contribution was obtained towards the cost of the new building.
ODDFELLOWSHIP AT PONTYPRIDD.
ODDFELLOWSHIP AT PONTYPRIDD. JUBILEE YEAR OF THE "FRATERNITY" LODGE. On Saturday last the Loyal Fraternity Lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, Man- chester Unity Friendly Society, which is held at the Butchers' Arms Inn, celebrated its jubilee, or fiftieth anniversary. The lodge was established as far back as the year 1836, in tha Butchers Arms Inn, by the sons and friends of Mrs Blanche Phillips, who was then the hostess of this popular inn, and the society has re- mained there ever since. The weather being favourable there was a fair attendance of mem- bers, which included men of all ages, from the silverhaired octogenarian to the beardless and hopeful youth not yet out of his teens. About half-past twelve a procession was formed, the members being arrayed in the regalia of the Order, and headed by the Gwaelod-y-garth Brass Band. A brake was provided for the conveyance of such of the members as were un- able, through the infirmities of age, to join in the demonstration. The route taken this year was along Mill Street, turning to the right along St. Catherine Street, Gelliwastad Road, and Morgan Street, to Bridge Street, thence aloa;C Bridge Street. as far as the canal bridge, returning through Taff Street, aud then around the Graig neighbourhood, by way of Rickards Street, and High Street, to their head quarters, at the Butchers' Arms. In their commodious and tastefully arranged Lodge room, a bounti- ful dinner awaited their keen appetites to which a hundred and eight of the brotherhood sat down. Immediately the dinner was over, the secretary of the lodge, the Rev Josiah Roberts, announced to the company, that he would, in compliance with the request of several of the members, give a short history of the lodge for the last fifty years. At this stage of the pro- ceedings a letter was read by one of the mem- bers, received from Mr Alfred Thomas, M.P., for the Eastern Division of Glamorganshire, stating that he was unable to give himself the pleasure of attending to their invitation to be present at their jubilee anniversary, but that he was no stranger to the Order, for he was an Oddfellow of many years' standing, and would be pleased to visit them on some more favourable occasion. From the elaborate statement, made by the secretary, it appeared that when he took to the books of thr lodge, 35 years ago, in Octo- ber of the year 1851, the total capital of the lodge was only .8157 183 9d with 92 members to provide for, although it had been in exis- tance then for 15 years. In the last financial statement, made up to 31st December 1885, the total capital of the lodge was £ 2267 10s 9d, and it had 269 members. That showed a nett increase of £ 800, in every 15 years since he aseumed the duties of secretary; and there was a fair prospect that similar if not better results would be achieved in the ensuing 15 years. He quoted figures showing the financial condition of seven other affiliated friendly societies in this district. Those seven lodges referred to have a total of 467 members, with a total capital of only JB1697 to provide for liabilities of every kind that may devolve on them. These figures speak well for the Fraternity Lodge, and most certainly indicate skilful ¡and honest manage- ment on the part of the officials and general good conduct on the part of its members, and if the junior portion of the lodge, who will probably have charge of the society in the fu. ture, will give reasonable attention to the example of their seniors in the past, there is every reason to believe that tha career of the lodge will happily continue upwards and onwards for another half century to come. Mr William James of Hopkinstown, a past district officer, and also an old and worthy Oddfellow whose connection with the Order dates back to 40 years ago. was then voted to the chair. He was supported on the right by Bro. David Leyshoa, who is an honorary member, and the N.G. of the lodge Mr Samuel Williams, and on the left by Bro. George Williams, and Bro. Thomas. The Vice-chair was occupied by Bro. Edward Williams, of the Maltster's Arms, supported by Bro. John Davies and Bro. John Williams. The usual loyal patriotic toasts were given and duly honoured, after which came the "Manchester Unity." This was re- sponded to by the vice-chairman. In the remarks he made he stated that the United Order con- tained ever 605 thousand members, that the nett increase last year was something over 12 thousand members, and that the Order had a total capital of over £ 6.000,000 sterling, the strongest, financially of any society of this kind in the country its branches were spread abroad in most of the civilised countries of the world shedding everywhere an influence for. good The next toast was the toast of the day, the Fraternity Lodge which was repliod to by Bro. George Williams. He said, virtually, that the principles inculcated in Oddfellows' lodges had a close resemblance to those that are taught in our Christain faith, and deserved to be more earnestly studied and practised by all the members of the brotherhood. The last annual financial btatement of the Fraternity lodge showed that no less than £ 172 6s 8d. was paid out last year, as sick relief and funeral donations to its members, yet a nett increase of j690 Is 5d. had taken place in the funds in that same period of timq. During the evening some popular songs wero given by some of the local men, Mr Dd. Evans, the well known harper acting as accompanist.
SERIOUS CASE OF WOUNDING AT…
SERIOUS CASE OF WOUNDING AT TON. At Ystrad police-court on Monday (before Mr Ignatius Williams, Stipendiary Magistrate), John Thomas, sen., John Thomas, jun., and Phillip Thomas were charged with wounding Richard Edwards, haulier, on the 7th inst. Dr Morris Webb said between 11 p.m. and 11.30 p.m. on Saturday night he was in Cule's shop, and saw Phillip Thomas driving Richard Edwards in to their house and he then took hold of Dick's coat to prevent their driving him in, and when he was by the door he received a blow with a poker from John Thomas, the old man. He fell backwards but not to the ground. He lost his hold of Richard when struck, and they pulled him in and shut the door. William Edward Cuthbertson, assistant with his father, Dr Cuthbertson, said he dreRsed the wound of complainant. On going to the bouse at half past eleven he found a wound just above the frontal bone on left side of the head It inches long. The man was under the influence of drink. By the Bench. The wound might have been in- flicted by a poker or tongs. It was a lacerated wound. He was not sound to-day and was not able to attend the court.—P.C. Richards said be saw Edwaids coming out of the New Inn at 10 minutes past 11. He was then the same a? usual. Later on he saw him and then he had a wound on the head His face was covered with blood. In consequence of his statement he arrested the prisoner on Sunday. Adjourned for a week.- John Thomas and Phillip Thomas bailed them- selves in £ 50 each, and two sureties in £25 each, and John Thomas himself in A25 to appear next Monday. j^g|
The National Eisteddfod.
The National Eisteddfod. DEPUTATION TO MR GLADSTONE. A deputation, consisting of Mr Rathbone, M.P., Mr J. Bryn Roberts, M.P., Mr Thamas Lewis. M.P., Mr Puleston, M.P., and three members of the eisteddfod committee-the Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones, M.A. (chairman), Mr M. T. Morris, and Mr Thomas Williams (hon sees.) -proceeded to London on Thursday night, and had in interview with Mr Gladstone to induce him to act as president at one of the eisteddfod meetings. A memorial nearly 150 feet long, and containing upwards of 4,000 signatures, was pre- sented to Mr Gladstone. The memorial was signed bp inhabitants of all parts of Carnarvon- shire and Anglesea, and stated that there existed an earnest disire to see and hear Mr Gladstone at the Rational Eisteddfod. Mr AleAstone re- replied expressing regret at his inability to accede to the wishes of the deputation owing to the uncertainty of his public duties.
DIllS COLLIERY WATER SUPPLY.…
DIllS COLLIERY WATER SUPPLY. In the High Court of Justiee, Chancery Division on Friday—before Mr Justice North-the case of the Dinas Steam Colliery Company v. Jones was heard. This was a motion to restrain the defendant from preventing water from flowing to the plaintiffs' works in the manner in which it had flowed to those works heretofore. Mr Cookson, Q.C., who appeared for the plaintiffs, having detailed the circumstances, Mr Justice North said he thought that the plaintiffs kad made prima facte case for an injunction, but it must be subject to this, that if it were again necessary to divert the water for a short time fer the purpose of repair the injunction would not prevent it being done. If there was any slight interference, that was a matter that might be compensated by damages to be awarded at the trial. Subject to the limitation mentioned, the idjunction would be continued.
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"FOB THB BLOOD IS THE LIFE."—CLARKE S WORLD-FAMED BLOOD MIXTURE is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from what- ever cause arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Skin and Blood Diseases, and sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Tnousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles, 299d or 33 stamps, and 1188acb by Chemists and Patent Medicine Venders everywhere. A tlMIRACULOUS 8ALVE."—For the cure of ulcerated Bad Legs. Boils, Abscesses, 8crofula, Scurvy, Swollen Glands, Tumours, Uloerf, Bums, Soalds, and Skin Diseases of all kinds, CLARKE'S MTBACULOUS SALVB" is superseding everything. Its curative properties are wonderful. Sold every- where m pota at Is. lid., 2s. 9d., and 4s. 6d. each, or sent by Parcels Post for stamps, from The LINCOLN and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG COMPANY, Linooln.
TOPICS OF THE WEEK.
TOPICS OF THE WEEK. A GREAT number of policemen at Amsterdam are reported to have tendered their resignations, in consequence of their functions having be- come too onerous and disagreeable. Nowhem does there exist a more stupid hatred of the police as the guardians of public order and safety than among the populace of Amsterdam and the other large towns of Holland. In fact the baiting of policemen seems to be considered by the Dutch rabble as even a more innocent and legitimate game than eel-baiting.
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IT appears that in Belgium, as well as in England, considerable attention is being given at the present time to the subject of hydro- phobia and the means for preventing this tor* rible disease. But in connection witn this mat- ter it is rational that the treatment of dewt should be considered; and it seems to be generally thought that in no part of Europe ia this treatment so truly barbarous as in Brussels* In the Belgium capital the dogs are used for drawing carts, and it is said that the loads are often out of all proportion to the strength of the animals. Tne inference to be drawn, of course, is that this cruelty is conducive to hy- drophobia, but we have no statistics to verity or disprove this theory. But whether the un- doubted cruelty with which dogs are often treated in Brussels has a tendency to make them rabid, or whether the cause of the disease must be sought in other conditions, it will not be denied that such treatment of animals at we have described is a disgrace to any civilised community. Some people think that hydro- phobia is due to the more or less unnatural conv dition of canine existence which prevails in properly regulated communities; but we do not pretend to determine whether this belief haa any foundation in fact. Perhaps there is no city in the world so infested with dogs as Con- u tl I stantinople but, although they positively swarm in the streets, and are scarcely under any control, it is said that a case of hydrophobia, is hardly ever heard of in the Turkish capital This fact rather bears out the theory that the disease may be ascribed to artificial causes. If; however, public or individual fears regarding this terrible disease should lead to interference of the authorities in Belgium for the protection of dogs against the cruelty of their masters* something will be gained for the cause of hu. manity.
Reduction ofRentsJon the Abercwmboy…
Reduction ofRentsJon the Abercwmboy Estate. We are pleased to state that Mr W. T. Morgan, late of Hafod, Aberowmboy, now of Cardiff, has reduced the rents on his estate 15 per oent. for three years; and what adds to this timely and graceful act is, that the tenants had made no repre- sentation to their landlord on the matter. It rose spontaneously from the interest he takes in their welfare, atti the good understanding that exists be- tween them. This young landlord evidently intends giving no plaoe for paid agitators. We are also glad to learn that Lord Clive has remitted 10 per cent. to his tenants.
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LOVERS of art will be interested to hear that M. Greeve, curator of the Academy of Sciences, has rediscovered several frescoes and other de.. corated paintings described by Jacob Vos in his account of the Museum at Amsterdam, but the disappearance of which has hitherto been unaccounted for. They have now been found in the hall in which Rembrandt's "Night Watch" is placed. They were covered over with a thick paper, which had been painted and grained to imitate walnut wood. It is conjectured that this was done about the time of the French invasion, ninety years ago, to protect the pictures from appropriation by the French generals. On the whole they are in fair state of preservation.
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Two papers that should prove of interest to merchants having dealings with Russia and Bulgaria have just been issued by the Foreign Office, although both are dated as far back as last May. The one, by Vice-Consul Brophy, deals with the trade and commerce of Varna for the year 1885 and the other, by Mr. Perry, Her Majesty's Consul-General at Odessa, with, that of Kietf. Mr. Brophy, in his report gives. a succinct review of the trade of Varna with other nations, from which it is seen that Great Britain is by far the largest customer of the principality, Austria-Hungary coming next. Mr. Brophy foresees, however, unless our manu- facturers are content to risk more in extending- their trade in the Balkans, that they may find themselves beaten by their Austrian and Ger- man competitors. Mr. Perry's paper is less satisfactory reading. British trade with Kieff has diminished, owing to causes that might easily have been avoided, and the trade of the district is well-nigh monopolised by Germans, Mr. Perry, however, is of opinion that there is a good opening for English goods if our manu- facturers will send out agents to study the local wants.
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SOME time ago an inspector of police mm shot, it will be remembered, at Rainham. The murderer was not very long after arrested in pawnbroker's shop. At his trial the evidence against him was conclusive, and in due course he was hanged. But a question subsequentt, arose as to who was entitled to the rewards which had been offered to any person, not be. ing the actual offender, who should give sucht information as should lead to the apprehension and conviction of any or all of the offenders^ It appears that the police had obtained a clot, to tne perpetrator of the crime before a con* stable called at the shop of a pawnbroker in Seymour-street to make inquiries about the culprit; but we regard it as plain that the infor- mation which actually enabled them to capture Manson came from the plaintiff in the action. That information was given, too, at consider- able personal risk, for a desperado who is known to be in the habit of carrying firearms, and who has already killed an inspector of police, is not a man to be trifled with for the purpose of en- suring his arrest. It had been arranged that ? Manson, the murderer, should again call at the shop in Seymour-street, where he had previ- ously pledged articles, artifice should be used in order to detain him, and a messenger dispatched. to the police-station of the district. But Man- son was, as he said, in a hurry when he at last called, and he was probably growing impatient, if not suspicious, when the police entered Ser- geant Rolfe no doubt showed great intelligence and perseverence in the earlier stages of the search for Manson, but the actual capture wan clearly effected through the agency of the plain- tiff in the proceedings. The jury did not, how. ever, agree on the question at issue, and it wan only by an arrangement to accept the decision of the majority that a verdict for two hundred and fifty pounds was obtained by the plaintiff -the pawnbroker's assistant.
INEWS IN BRIEF
NEWS IN BRIEF Mr. Walrond, late Secretary of the Union Chab.. lias been appointed sub-treasurer of the Middle Temple in succession to Mr. C. Shaw. resigned. The tenth annual report of the Church of England Working Men's Society states that the society haa now 272 branches, 81 agencies, and 9,300 members* The Free Public Library at Richmond, which has been closed for some time while the premises have been enlarged, has been re-opened by the Duchesa of Teck. The death is announced, at Eton College, in the fifty-ninth year of his age, of the Rev. William Mason Fenn, M. A., several years rector of Tankers- ley, near Barnsley. The increase of population in New South Wale. in 1885 was 59,305, being almost equal to that at Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, West Ana* triilia, Tasmania, and New Zealand combined. A meeting of the Royal Commission on the EdG- cation Acts has been held at 6, Old Palace Yat4. Westminster, at which the first report about to presented to her Majesty was considered. The other afternoon, a visitor from London caught, a very handsome trout, weighing eight pounds and k half, whilst angling with spinning bait and the light* est of tackle in the river Colne, at Batchworth. A man, unknown, has been run over on the Swaa* sea and, Mumbles line by a train from Muinble46 when near Brynmill lioad, and was so SrightfuB* mutilated that he died on arrival at the hospitalT^