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ABERGAVENNY. I PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY. I Before MAXLEY ASH-WIN, Esq. (in the chair), and 1 E. MARTIN, Esq. E. MARTIN, Eaq. IGNORANCE FOR ONCE AN ExcusE.-Geore Cole, alias John Morgan, was charged with stealing a watch, by finding it and afterwards pawning it, thus appropriating it to his own use.—Fanny Allsopp, Abergavenny, said she lost her watch on the 20th June, between Mount-street and the Butter Market. The watch produced by the police was hers.—After hearing the evidence of several witnpssps the mse was dismissed.

CHEPSTOW. I POLICE COURT, THURSDAY WEEK. I Before J. EVANS, Esq. (in the chair), and C. W. WHALI/EY, Esq. USING THILEATS. -William Lane, labourer, Shire- newton, was brought up on a warrant charged with using threats towards his wife, Rhoda.— Complainant dAposed that on Wednesday prisoner and she had a few words" respecting a sewing machine, which her husband alleged had been given her. Witness replied that she bought it, and then Lane charged her with having certain men at the house during his absence. He ran after her, but she managed to make her escape through the bedroom window by dropping ten feet. Her foot was much brui-ed. The accused followed her to a neighbour's house, and there Tepeated his conduct. Previous convictions were recorded, and Lane was bound over in the sum of 95 to keep the peace towards his wife for six months. He was also ordered to pay the costs, 10s,

PONTYPOOL. I PETTY SESSIONS, SATURDAY. I Before A. A. WILLIAMS, Esq. (chairman), W. L. PRATT, Esq., Colonel HAIR, E. FOWLER, Esq., and W. PEGLBR, Esq. DRUNK.-J ohn Walters, labourer, Griffithstown, was charged with being drank on licenced premises, the Hanbury Hotel, Griffithstown, on the 19th inst, He pleaded guilty, and was fined 5s. RIOTOUS CONDUCT.—Henry Hobby and James Cross, were charged with riotous behaviour on the Tranch, on the 13th iiist.-P.C. Wilson proved the case, and defendants were fined 7s. 6d. each. George Maxwell and John Edmunds, were charged with riotous behaviour, at Crumlin, on the 17th inst.-P.C. Howell proved the charge and defendants were fined 7s. 6d. each. William Newman was charged with riotous behaviour at Sebastopol, on the 18th inst.-P.C. Hatherall proved the case, and defendant was fined 7s. 6d. BAD LANGUAGE.—Maria Jones was charged with using profane aud obscene language in George- street, Pontypool, on the 15th inst.-P.C. Evans proved the case, and defendant was fined 7s. 6d. INDECENT CONDUCT.-Philip Manley, Cwm- ynyscoy, was charged with defiling a wall in Market-street, Pontypool, on the 18th inst.-P.C. Wilson proved the case and defendant was fined 5s. CRUELTY TO A HoRsia.-Thomag Rosser, haulier, Llanhilleth, was charged with cruelty to a horse by working it while in an unfit state, on the 12th inst*, and William Andrews, the owner of the horse was charged with cruelty by causing the horse to be worked at the same time and place.— Mr. Webb, solicitor, Pontypool, defended.-P,C. Nurden and P.C. Blunt proved the charges, and stated that the horse was working in a cart hauling stones, it had a large wound under the britchiuo, Rosser was fined 10s., and Andrews 20s. ° GAMING WITH CAltDS. -Frederick Williams, James Davies and John Atkins, were charged with gaming with cards in a public place in Pontypool, on Sunday, the 18th inst.-P.C. Hourigan proved the charge, and defendants were fined 5s. each. STONE THROWING.—Thomas James Seath, Rowland Watkins, and William Watkins, collier boys, Llanhilleth, were charged with throwing stones on the highway at Jjianantetn t,o the danger of passengers on the 16th inst.—P.C. Blunt stated that between five and six a.m. he saw the three defendants on a bank above the highway throwing stones at men going to work.—Supt. James stated that there had been great complaint about this kind of thing at Llanhilleth.—The Chairman cautioned the defendants and fined them 5d. each. No LIGHTS.—Evan Lewis, farmer, Blackwood, was charged with driving a horse and trap without lights on the 18th inst., at Hafodyrynys.—P.C. Barter stated that he found the defendant driving without lights at 10.30 p.,n.-Defetidant was fined 59. STRAYING Pras.-Edwin Brown was charged u 7 with allowing three pigs to stray on the higwajT at Hafodyrynys, on the 10th just.-Defendant was fined as. No DOG LICENCE.—Mary Edgar, Goytre, was charged with keeping a dog without a licence on the 19th inst.—Defendant was fined .5. CRUELTY TO A MULE.—Josiah Smith, gipsy, was charged with cruelty to a mule by working it in an unfit state, on the 19th inst.-P.O. Evans stated that he found the defendant working a mule in a cart near Wain-y-clare, there were sores on the back under the saddle, and the animal was in a low condition.—Defendant was fined 5s. STEALING CLOVER.—Enoch Brinkworth, besom maker, Llanvihangel Pontymoile, was charged with stealing a quantity of clover from the field of .James Williams, Ty Coch Farm, Glascoed, on the 18th inst., value 4a,—Mr, Webb, solicitor, Pontypool, defended.—Mr. Williams stated that he had a field of clover cut on the side of the highway leading from New Inn to Glascoed. He put it up in cocks on Saturday evening the 17th inst., and left the field about 9 p m., and on going to the field on Sunday morning about 10 o'clock, he found that three of the cocks had been taken away. From near the gate on the road-side he traced the clover through the gate and along the road for some distance, and he afterwards gave information to the police. The clover produced in Court was similar to the clover he lost. —P.S. Bladon stated that from information he received, he went with P.C. Evans to the clover field of Mr. Williams, on Sunday afternoon last, he traced the clover from the field to Brinkworth's house, and there was no trace of any after passiDg the house. He saw the defendant and told him be wantpd to see hM horse's feed, he went to the stable and in the tack he found the small quantity of clover (produced). He asked defendant where he got it from and he replied that a man from Wfntwood had given it to him in Newport yesterday. He then asked defendant if he had any more, and he replied no as that was all he had. The Sergeant then looked into another building and found the large quantity of clover (produced). He asked the defendant how he accounted for it. and he replied that it had been given to him but declined to say by whom. The Sergeant then told him that he should take possession of the clover and defendant would be charged with stealing it from the field of Mr. Williams, Ty Coch Farm.-P.C. Evans corroborated the evidence of the Sergeant.— Mr. Webb, for the defence, called the defendant as a witness, who stated that he purchased the clover on Saturday evening from a man who had it in a waggon going along the Chepstow-road in Newport for 6d. He did not know who the man was but he saw Wentwood on the waggon.—Mrs. Brinkworth, defendant's mother, also stated that she was with her son when he bought the clover. —Mrs. Bevan, defendant's sister, and Mr. Mason, defendant's brother-in-law, also gave evidence that the clover was brought home from Newport.— The magistrates retired, and on their return the Chairman stated that they had decided to dismiss the case. PATERNITY CASE.—Thomas Deakin admitted being the father of the child of Mary E. Tovey, and he was ordered to pay 2s. 6d. a week and costs. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. Thomas Watkins, collier, Garndiffaith, was charged with being drunk and disorderly on the 17th iiist.-P.C. Jones, proved the case, and defendant was fined 7s. 6d. William Matthews, charged with being drunk on the highway at Abersychan, was fined 5s, James Harris collier, Pontnewynydd, charged with being drunk and disorderly on 20th inst., did not appear and a warrant was issued. Walter Jones, collier, Abersychan, in custody, was charged with being drunk and disorderly on the 23rd inst., at Abersycban.-P.C. Powell proved the case, and stated that defendant was drunk and behaved in a very disorderly manner, and with the assistance of P.C. Prosser he had to lock him up.-Defendant was fined 7s. 6d.

The Hague Conference. The Peace Conference has made some advances which are both definite and satisfactory, aud with regard to the larger issues it is something to know what are the differences which stand in the way of formally pledging the nations to peace. Not much more than this preliminary clearing of the air was expected from the discussion at the Hague, and with time it is quite possible that the difficulties, which now appear insurmountable, may gradually be found capable of adjustment. The Conference will probably conclude its present labours in the course of a week or two, when an adjournment will be made, in order to allow the several Governments to consider the resolutions passed, and the report of the proceedings. Afterwards it may be found practicable to make further advances in the right direction, before the delegates re-assemble at the Hague for the ratification of the work accomplished. The general expectation was that the Conference would prove more or less of a failure, but the last word has not been said, and it would be altogether premature to judge its results by present appearances. THE LABOURS OF THE CONFERENCE have been principally undertaken by three Commissions. The first of these has dealt with the subject of disarmament, and of weapons of war. On the larger question it has been chiefly concerned with the Russian proposals, which suggested that the Powers should agree for five years not to raise their military strength either by numbers or financial preparations. That is the effective peace footing, and the war budget of each Power would be fixed by a kind of mutual agreement. An exception was to be made with regardjto Colonial troops," and this would seem to be specially designed to meet any British objections. So long as present conditions are maintained, we have no need or desire to increase our home forces, but we could not so easily bind ourselves in India, and other parts of the Empire. It would, however, be impossible to draw a hard and fast distinction between Colonial and other troops, and there would be no guarantee against an underhand increase by a little prevarication. It seems clear that the Conference will make no definite progress with the question of a reduction or limitation of either military or naval armaments. That of course was ITS CHIEF OBJECT, and it remains to be seen whether any after developments are possible. As regards the establishment of a permanent Tribunal of Arbitration, to which the British and American representatives have mainly devoted their efforts, the outlook is more promising. The German Emperor is not kindly disposed to any system of organised arbitration. It is not in accordance with his special character as War Lord, and any limitation of the size of armies, or of Germany's right to appeal to arms, is opposed to his ideas of the divine right of monarchs. Yet in spite of this discouragement we are promised a permanent Bureau, which, at least, will make a start in providing the necessary machinery for the adjustment of international disputes. The remaining sectiou of the Conference, which has dealt with various modifications and extensions of the Geneva and Brussels Conventions, has made several practical recommendations. It has been decided that THE RED CROSS IS TO BE HELD SACRED in naval ns well as in military warfare. Its objection to our soft-nosed Diiin Dum bullet seems a little out of the way, because any such objections would equally apply to all bullets. It has a softened head, which causes the lead to spread ou striking, but it is said to be no more, even if it isas destruct ive,than the missiles most-' ly in the Continental armies. The Conference proposes to prohibit certain horrible forms of destruction, such as the use of explosive bullets, asphyxiating-gases, the dropping of explosives from balloons, and other engines of warfare. Altogether the Conference appears to entertain I a lively dread of the future developments of the higher chemistry and genius now being devoted to the science of destruction. This feeling will not be without its influence in the after considerations of the proceedings of the Conference. It ought at least to emphasise the ¡ necessity for arriving at some international agreement which will practically assure the blessings of peace to the world.

A VALUABLE PBNNT.—At a sale of coins at Messrs. Sotheby's on Saturday a Scottish penny of William the Lion, of the Roxburgh Mint, sold f)r Y,8 2s. 6d, There are only three other specimens known, MAZAWATTEE MAZAWATTEE TEA IS AND ALWAYS HAS ;;¡ BEEN OF FULL WEIGHT. THE MAZAWATTEE TEA CO., LTD., hereby guarantee that their packets contain the full weight of Tea stated on the labels, without any deductions whatever for the wrappers. The objectionable prac- tice, disadvantageous to the buyer, adopted in certain other proprietary Teas, of including the wrapper or bag in the weight of the Tea, is not, and never has been, followed by the Mazawattee Tea Co., Ltd. MAZAWATTEE MAZAWATTEE i: TEA IS AND ALWAYS HAS BEEN OF FULL WEIGHT.

I Barnum & Bailey's at Newport. 50,000 PEOPLE WITNESS THE STREET PEOCESSION. Barnum and Bailey's "Greatest Show on Earth" duly arrived at Shaftesbury Park, Newport, and caused such a furore as was never witnessed before, even in the memory of the oldest inhabitant. The wonderful combination was evidently on Monday, well appreciated, for as soon as daylight dawned crowds of people were in the street, and thousands more continued to arrive up to nine o'clock, the time fixed for the starting of the procession. Newport was absolutely choke- full of people, the route of the procession, although it was a long one, being absolutely unable to hold all who wanted to see, free of charge, more than very often comprises the whole of the attractions of the usual circus. What the crowds saw must have well whetted their appetites for seeing the show under canvas, for at the time of opening for the afternoon performance just after ten o'clock there was a rush for the open space in front of the main entrance. The weather was splendid, and excursions from all parts deposited multitudes at High-street Station all the morning up to one o'clock. The number of visitors in the town was unprecedented, and the tradesmen who supplied refreshments reaped a- golden harvest. The greatest show on earth was evidently the cause of more money being spent in the town than it took away. Shop windows, watis, and everything which placed observers above the heads of those in the street were let out at prices ranging from 3d. upwards. Walls which were decidedly uncom- fortable had a monetary value for the time being, and trams and vehicles of all kinds filled up the side streets, all crammed with sightseers. The route of the Barnum and Bailey free street parade on Monday was as follows:—Evans-street, Shaftembury- street, Dock-street, Bolt-street, Commercial-street, High-street, Shaftesbury- street, Evans-street, return. The eulogistic notices in the press relative to the show must have prepared everyone for some- thing extraordinary in the circus line. The collection of freaks baffles description, and with the acrobatic displays, splendid horsemanship, and other attractions, nobody who went to the show coulq be disappointed. The arrangements made for the reception of the enormous crowds were splendid. The huge volume of people were managed in a wonderfully clever manner, being kept amused hours before the circus opened, by free performances, and tours around the splendid side show, which had been provided. There were fifteen thousand tickets on sale, and inside the main tent there were as many seats, so that once the pleasure-seeker obtained the paste-board he had the satisfaction of knowing that no matter what the crowd did, a seat was awaiting him. The marvellous celerity and despatch which characterised every operation was a valuable object lesson to anyone. As to the attractions of the show, there is no need to dilate upon them at length. The splendid acrobatic feat known as the Japanese slide for life is worth going miles to see. At the afternoon performance there was not a vacant seat in the circus tent, and the heat was was almost unbearable. In the evening the crush was not quite so bad, plenty of space being obtainable in seats from 2s. upwards. At night the show removed to Gloucester.

ow £ 4,000,000 gEm HAVE Now BEEN PAID IN EESPBCT OF RAILWAY ACCIDENTS, ALL ACCIDENTS WORKMEN'S ACCIDENTS, FIDELITY GUARANTEE, TIV THE RAILWAY PASSENGERS ASSURANCE COMPANY. 64, CORNHILL, LONDON. A. YIAN, Secretary. Local Agent: Mr. J. B. MAYERS, G. W. Railway, Pontypool Road,

I The Gleaner. WHOLESALE SHEEP STEALING IN HEREFORD- SHIRE.—At Herefordshire Quarter Sessions on Monday, William Perks, 19, labourer, and Walter Cornwall, 22, groom, pleaded guilty to charges of stealing nine sheep and thirteen lambs from Mr. T. W. Dent's farm, at Much Cowarne, on May 10th, and nine sheep and three lambs from the farm of Mr. T. F. Benbow, at Ocle Pitchard, on May 31st.-Prisoners were sentenced to eighteen months' hard labour for each offence, the sentences to run concurrently.—The sum of 19 was found on the prisoners, and the justices ordered this to be divided among perions who had paid the prisoners money, and who made application for that money to be refunded. ESCAPE OF WOLVEs.-Lord George Sanger's circus visited Abertillery on Thursday, and on Friday morning it was discovered that two wolves had escaped from their cage. Men going to work saw the animals at large and gave information, and ac 6.30 one of them was found in an outhouse at Brynteg. Several men tried to get it out by means of ropes, &c., but it was not until nine o'clock that they secured their captive and took it to the van. The other one escaped to the mountain district between Pontypool and Abertillery, and then crossed the valley to the Arael Mountain. On Sunday afternoon it was shot by a farmer on a mountain near Crumlin. It had killed two sheep and was becoming a terror to farmers. NOT OUT 628. —At the Clifton College match between Clarke's House and North Town (junior), the lad Collins made 509 runs on Friday, not out. This exceeded the highest score on record, viz., 485 which Stoddart made for Hampstead in 1886. On Monday Collins ran his score up to 598 not out, and on Tuesday carried his bat through the innings for 628. Dr. Grace, commenting on Collin's performance, says:—"Though the game was only a junior house match, the performance is something wonderful. I wonder the youngster had strength to do it." THE CHANDOS-POLE DIVORCE CASE.—In the Divorce Court on Tuesday the suit of Mrs. Kathleen Annie Chandos-Pole, of Kiddiugton Hall, Woodstock, for a dissolution of her marriage with Mr. Samuel Chandos-Pole was concluded, but the jury were unable to agree as to a verdict, and the case, consequently, stands over for the consideration whether the petitioner apply for a judicial separation.

Prepared under Medical Instruction, r. FERRU- COCOA ENRICHES THE BLOOD and fm THE ONLY COCOA containing FERRUGINOUS ELEMENTS. FREE 8AMPLE8 8ENT TO ALL On Application (mentioning this Paper) to the Ferru-Cocoa Maqufact'g Co. Ltd. 899, GOSWELL ROAD, LONDON, B.C. I The" County Otaer" tajp and Priitii CoDiiiany, It E3 A PUBLISHING OFFICES BRIDGE ISTBEET, USE. ¡f HE0U 'ba1Û¡lH¡ has been established, 44 years, and from the- advantageous position of the Publishing Offices- IN THE CENTRE OF THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH —and its Circulation in the Rural and Agricultural Districts it stands] PRE-EMINENT AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM, For the Sale by Auction of Farming Stock, Produce, Furniture, and Landed Property; for Wants of all kinds, &c., within a radius of many miles. It is read by all classes of the community, being essentially A FAMILY JPAPER- combining Reports of Local Events (many not dealt with at all by other journals or very shortly noticed), Local Courts; County, District and Parish Councils, and other Public Bodies; with Interesting Notes on Local and General Current Topics, Sports, &c.; Historic Sketches; Field, Farm, and Garden Operations Housekeepers' Recipes; Ladies' Fashions; Art and Literature; Markets; A Serial Story; And a variety of other interesting reading matter. ,V,I, Special Reports are given of the Meetings of the Monmouthshire Gounty Council, the Monmouthshire Ohamber of Agriculture1 c., With which no other Paper in the County attempts to vie. SPECIAL REPORTS OF DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETINGS.

I Railway Time Table for July. DOWN TRAINS. A.M A..M A.M A.M. P.M P.MP.M London -I ,5 40 1037, — — 12 0,315 Boss — dep. 1 0:8 1511035 2 55 — — 4 55 710 Kerne Bridge — 7 11 8 27}l046 3 6| — — 5 7 721 Lydbrook — 7 16 8 32 1052 3 12 3 40 — ;5 13 729 Symonds Yat 7 2118 37 1069 3 19 3 46 — 15 20 735 Monmouth, May H. 7 33 8 50 1114 3 33 — — 5 33 746 Monmouth, Troy 7 38 9 35 1245 3 55 — 5 10 5 35 8*0 Dingestow — 7 46 9 42 1254 4 2 — 5 17 8*7 Raglan — 7 54 9 49 1 24 9 — 5 24 8*14 "Llandenny — 7 59 9 55 1 8 4 15 — 5 30 8*20 USK — — 8 6 10 2 1 17 4 23 — 5 38 8*28 Little Mill Junct'n 8 17 1012 1 30 4 34 — 5 49 8*39 Pontypool Kd., arr 8 25 1018 1 38 4 40 — 5 55 8*45 London — 1 15 4 30 6 30 1140 — 1140 3*30 On Mondays and Thursdays. UP TRAINS. A.M A.M A.M A.M. P.M P.M. P.M. London —! — — I12 0 5 30,9 0 — 1 15 335 Pontypool Ed., dep 7 40 — 8 45|11 5 2 15 — 6 151810 Little Mill Junct'n 7 44 8 49!ll 9|2 19 — 6 191814 USK — —17 53 8 20 8 58!1118;2 28 — 6 29 823 Llandenny — — 8 27 9 51112712 37 — 6 40 — Kaglan— — — 8 33 9 H!1133!2 43 — 6 46 — Dingeatow —i 8 40 9 16 1140 2 50 — 6 54 — Monmouth, Troy 17 35 8 50 9 30 1230 3 38 6 5 7 171815 Monni'th, May Hill17 39 9 34 1234 3 42,6 9 7 20]820 Symonds Yat — 7 49 9 46 1246,3 5216 21 7 361833 Lydbrook -!7 54 '9 53125313 58|6 28 7 42 840 Kerne Bridge —! 7 59 |9 58 1258[4 3 6 33 7 50 845 Ross— arr!8 7 10 8 1 8|4 12 6 43 8 0 855 London —12 20 J2 20 5 3018 30|ll40 3 30[330 Wednesdays only.

I SEVERN AND WYE RAILWAY. DOWN TRAINS A.M. P M. P.M. P.M. P.M Monmouth (Troy), .dep.. 9 0 1240;4 5|6 0 — Redbrook 9 61246:4 11 6 6 — Bigsweir 9 14jl254.4 19 6 14 — Tintern 9 22 1 2 4 28 6 24 750 Tidenham 9 30| 1 10 4 36,6 32 758 Chepstow arr.. 9 37|1 17 4 43|6 398 5 Severn Tunnel Junction.. 9 55,1 33 5 0 o 55 823 Newport 1046 2 48 5 34 7 15 9 1 Cardiff 1173 10 6 0 7 40 930 Severn Tunnel June. dep. 10 3:2 15 6 5 7 7 849 Bristol (Temple Meads) arr 1050,3 2 6 56 7 48:937 London arr..12 47,6 30.10 0,114014 0 UP TRAINS London dep.. 12 0 5 30 1045 1 20 3 7 Bristol (Temple Meads) dep.. 6 0 9 45 1 42 5 15 610 Severn Tunnel Junction arr.. 6 43 1026 2 28 6 0 750 firdiff dep.. 6 10 10 5 1 30 5 25 618 Newnort*' 6 31 1025 1 57 5 45 644 Severn Tunnel Junction 6 59 1055 2 35 6 17 710 Chepstow 7 13 1111 2 526 35626 Tidenham 7 19 1117 2 58 6 41 732 Tintern 7 29 11273 8 6 51 740 Bigsweir 7 36 1134 3 15 6 58! — Redbrook 7 43 1141 3 22 7 51 — Monmouth (Troy.arr.. 17 50 1148 3 297 12'

I THUNDERSTORMS.- On Wednesday, Wales and various parts of England were visited by severe thunderstorms. At Pittville Park, Cheltenham, where a school treat was being held, six persons had taken refuge under a tree, which was struch by lightning. Five were hurled to the ground, a small boy being untouched. To ice-cream venders escaped with litrle hurt, but the remaining three were taken to the hospital und detained. At Aldershot a severe hailstorm was followed by torrents of rain, which soon placed the lower part of the town under water. The Royal Hotel was struck by lightning and the chimney -stack demolished. AtWellington, Salop, a thunderbolt shot down the chimney of a house occupied by a woman named Beddett, and the furniture in the kitchen was damaged. Fortunately, the occupants escaped.

1- PRINTING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Executed at the "COUNTY OISER VER" OFFICE. Church notices USK, MONKSWOOD, GWEHELOG, & GLASCOEIX Week commencing July 2nd 1899. Fifth Sunday after Trinity. USK.- Celebration of Holy Commanion 8,30 a m Matins, 11 a. m Celebration of Holy Communion. Sunday School 2-30 pnu Bible Class 3 45 pm. Evensong. 6.30 p.m. GLASCOED- Evensong. 6 p. m.. GWEHELOG- Evensong 6.30 p.. m. MONKSWOOD—Evensong 3 p.m DAILY SERVICES. Matins 8 a.m Evensong 7.30 p.m TUESDAY. District Visitors' Meeting 3 p m" THURSDAY. Service in Mission Room W-H.S 8 pm Male Sunday School Teachers' Meeting 9 p.m FRIDAY. Female Sunday School Teachers' Meeting .7 p.m Choir Practice I. 8 P.M, Cyclists, Light Up! ? Sun., July 2, at 9.17 Thurs., July 6, 9.16 Mon., „ 3, 9.17 Friday, „ 7, 9.15 Tues, 4, 9.17 Sat., „ 8, 9.14 Wed. 5, 9.16 (One hr. aft. S'set.) Temperature, Hind, & ltainfall AT USK TEMPERATURE. DATE. MAX. MIN. MEAN WIND. RAIN. Friday June 23 64 63 58.5 0.00 Saturday 24 72 51 61.5 0.00 Sunday 2i 70 59 64.5 0.01 Monday 26 74 65 64.5 0 00 Tuesday 27 72 60 66.0 010 Wed. 28 71 51 61.0 0.02 Thurs., 29 72 52 62-0 0.00 Total, 0.13 Readings taken at 10 a.m. and recorded for previous day. Twyn House, Usk 4th Vol. Batt. South Wales Borderers, G. (Usk) Company. Orders for Week commencing July 2nd, 1899, Sergeant: A. J. Jones. Corporal. G. Davies. Bugler: E. F. Green. Monday, Company Drill at 7.30 p.m. It is requested that all members will try and? attend this Parade to practice for the Annual Inspection. Tuesday, Class Firing, all classes, from 4 p.m till dusk. Wednss lay. Company Drill at 7.30 p.m. Thursday, Class Firing, all classes, from 4 p.m till dusk. Friday, Class Firing from 4 p.m. till dusk. Saturday, Aunual Inspection Parade at 3 p.m sharp. 10 rounds of Ball Ammunition. Dress Drill Order, one Pouch on right side, I-The Commanding Officer hopes that members will do credit to the Battalion by turning out for the Annual Inspection, properly dressed, with strong boots and clean shaven. All Officers and as many N.C. Officers as possible, to have Field Glasses slung. over left shoulder, and whistles with them. 2—All Members must attend the Inspection or be non-efficient. There will be no leave granted except by a certificate signed by a Medical Officer, which must be sent in to the Captain by Friday, July 7th, at the Armoury, By Order, „ A. W. WHITE. Captain, Com. G Company Printed and Published for "THE COUNTY OBSERVER t. NEWSPAPER and PRINTING COMPANY, Limited, by JAMES HENRY CLARK, at their Offices, Bridge Street, Usk, in the County of Monmouth, Saturday,, July 1st, 1899. 1

CAERLEON. I POLICE COURT, THURSDAY. I Before F. J. MITCHEL, Esq., D. W. JENKINS, Esq., and H. ADDAMS- WILLIAMS, Esq. A LUNATIC'S ESTATE.—Mr. J. H. Griffiths, repre- senting the Newport Union, renewed his application for an order to attach the assets ptllary Evans, a lunatic. The amount due for maintenance to date was S12 lis. 5d.—The order was granted. UNLICENSED Doos.-George Crockett and his daughter, Catherine Crockett, were each summoned for keeping unlicensed dogg.-P.S. Lewis gave evidence.—Miss Crockett was fined 7s. 6d., and the male defendants 5s. A DANGEROUS ANIMAL.—Mrs, Rebecca Ablart was iummoned for keeping a dangerous dog.—Henry Brewer and his eight-year-old daughter gave evidence to ths effect that the animal twice bit the girl, and the wounds had to he cauterised.—The defendant was ordered to keep the dog under proper control and pay the expenses. MAINTENANCE.—Wilihm Jones, cattle drover, was ordered to pay Is. weekly towards the support of his son William at Little Mill Reformatory School. WITHOUT LIGHTs.-George Jones pleaded guilty to driving a wagg n aud two horses at Croesyceilog without lights, and was fined 5. -Richard Davios, a lad, admitted a similar offence, at Caerleon, and was ordered to pay the expenses, 4s. Rd. FIGHTING CASF,Iforris Fielding and William Waters were summoned for assaulting Arthur Jenkins, a carpenter, at Croomyceilog. -Waters pteaded guilty.—Fielding denied the assault, and said that all he did was to separate the two men, fighting.—Waiters was fined El and Fielding 15s., including costs, the alternative being 14 days' imprisonment. STEALING A Box OF CIGARS.—A man, named Alfred Richaris, who travels for Mr. Thomas, aerated water manufacturer. Newport, was charged with stealing a box of cigar? from the Newbridge z, r, Hotel, Tredunnock, on the 1 fifth .Tnne, of the value of 15 ,—Defendant said it was a joke.—The Bench decided to impose a fine of L3, or in default a month's imprisonment, they taking into con- sideration that this was the first time the man had Jbeen before the Court.

MONMOUTH. j POLICE COURT, THURSDAY, UNLAWFUL PURPOSES.—George Williams, a sapper in the R. M.R.E. (Militia), was sentenced to 28 days' imprisonment with hard labour for being on private premises for unlawful purposes and resisting and assaulting the police when arrested.

The Riglii Kind of Lamps. Z5 If we cannot get good oil it is the more necessary that we should have good lamps. Any regulations, however, that may be made by statute with this'object can affect only the lamps made in the future, not those in use at present, unless, indeed, an anxious Government will give us new lamps for old. But it is a good thing in any case to know what is the best lamp to use for safety. Dr. Stephenson Macadam, lecturer in chemistry at the Edinburgh College of Surgeons, has published a pamphlet which incidentally touches on the question of lamps. Contrary, as it might seem, to expectation, Dr. Macadam prefers one with a glass fount, in which you can see how the oil is diminishing. He objects to founts which have any special opening for the purpose of filliug. He protests, too, against the use of the popular standard lamps. "Many of the founts in these lamps become very highly heated from imperfectly aired burners and from the large shades which are placed above them, and which are often heavily ornamented with coloured muslin or tissue paper of the flimsiest and most inflammable nature. With any oil, but more especially with the low-flash oils, these standard lamps are most dangerous, not only from the possibility of explosion within the lamp fount, but from the facility with which such a tall lamp can be upset by a push, or by an article falling against it. These standard lamps are most unsafe in houses, and should only be tolerated when the base of each is sufficiently weighted or is securely bolted to the floor or wall, and when the top-heavy combustible shade is discarded." The standard lamp is so precious to the soul of the would be sesthetic house-mistress, and the shade to the bazaar worker, that we fear it may be difficult to get rid of them. But it is well to recognise the dangers attendant on their use, so that, even if they are not totally abolished, they may be guarded with the utmost care. After all, they are not much of a success as illuminating agents. Would it not be quite as satisfactory to keep them purely for ornament, with no oil in the founts, and never try to light them ?-" The Hospital."