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CHEPSTOW. COUNTY COURT, MONDAY. Before His Honour Judge OWEN. COMPENSATION CASR.-J ames Bryant, of Shire- newton, sued Edwin Pugh, a farmer, for compensa- tion for the loss of his son, who was the main support of his parents. The proceedings were taken under Section 1, Subsection 3, of the "Workmen s Compensation Act, 1900.—Mr Parsons, barrister, instructed by Mr J. E. G. Lawrence, of Newport, was for the plaintiff, and Mr Knowles, of York, for defendant.—Plaintiff's son, Leonard, was engaged in June to haul bark to Portskewett Railway Station, and in so doing he, by some means, got under the wheels and was killed.—Mr Parsons called the mother, who stated that her son was regularly employed by Mr Pugh.—On the other hand, defendant, sworn, said the deceased was a casual labourer. He employed him for three days in May, and again on the day of the accident in June, to haul bark to Portskewett.-The Judge said hauling bark could not be classed under the head of forestry.—Ultimately, his Honour held that it bad not been proved that the deceased was habitually employed by defendant, and non-suited plaintiff. He intimated that he hoped the Insurance Company would see its way to give plaintiff the J620 which was offered in the first place and refused. RUNNING-EOWN CAsB.-Isaac Jones, of Chepstow, brought an action against John Swan, of Cardiff, to recover £ 2 5s for injuries to his four year-old child. -On the 27th June last defendant lost control of his bicycle, which was without a brake, in descending Mount Pleasant into Chepstow and ran into the child, cutting him about the head, and causing shock. It seemed that defendant had sent a guinea to the doctor in payment of his bill, but said be was too poor to pay the rest of the expenses of nursing, &c.-An order for payment of the balance by 5s a month was made. ,.yj

MONMOUTH.! BOROUGH POLICE, MONDAY. Before the MAYOR, G. P. COSSBNS, and W. HOXHYHELD, Esqs. USE OF THE KNIFE.-Thos. Weatherby, 18, labourer, was charged in custody with maliciously wounding Sidney Russell and William John Walsh on October 18th. The Bench decided to reduce the charge to one of 'common assault and prisoner was fined;92 Is lOd inclusive, or fourteen days'.

NEWPORT, BOROUGH POLICE, MONDAY. AN OLD OFFENDER. Albert Robbins, alias Albert Harding, 27, was brought up on remand charged with being a sus- pected person, found in the kitchen of the Tredegar Arms Hotel, High-street, for the purpose of committing a felony. Prisoner described him- self as a collier of Abertillery. Detective-sergeant Cox gave evidence as to being on duty at 2.5 a.m. on the 13th inst., in Cambrian-road, and watchiag prisoner's suspicious conduct ou the inner side of the bar also subse- quently in the kitchen in the basement. In the latter he was seen searching drawers and cup- boards. He was in his stockinged feet, having left his boots in the bedroom which he had engaged. He had not, however, occupied the bed. When arrested be gave the name of Robbins, but the sergeant reminded him that he knew him as Harding, a well-known hotel thief. Mr Joha Young, prosecptor, and proprietor of the hotel, said prisoner engaged and paid for a bed, and was shown to No. 2 on the first landing. One hour before the poiice called him he had been disturbed by the dogs, and witness made an inspection but found nothing suspicious. Prisoner, however, afterwards told him, Oh, yes I saw you, and I went back." Prisoner's record dated from May, 1898. when he was sent to prison for a month for stealing from the Talbot Hotel, Newport; then followed one month for stealing a gold ring, etc., from premises in Commercial-road; nine months for housebreaking at Newbridge, and stealing plate and jewellery of the value of £ 100; and 12 months for housebreaking at Ebbw Vale. The Court ordered prisoner to be sent to Usk for three months.

PONTYPOOL. POLICE COURT, SATURDAY. No LIGHTS.—Thomas Morgan was fined 5s for being in charge of two horses and a wagon without lights at Griffithstown, on the 1st inst. THEFT OF COAL.—Mary Davies, who said her stock of coal had run out, was fined 10s for stealing coal the property of Messrs. Hoskins, Llewellyn and Co. She had lived in the company's house for 15 years. ALL BOUND OVER.-Roget Gallivan was sum- moned for assaulting Annie Gallivan. at Sebastopol, on the previous Saturday night.- Complainant said that on the previous Saturday night, the defendant and his wife came into her house and struck her in the face.—Other evidence having been given all the parties were bound over to keep the peace, and ordered to pay the costs between them. WAKRANT.—Morris Allen, labourer, who was summoned for assaulting Mary Whitehouse and Thomas Price, did not appear and a warrant was issued. COUNTY COURT, WEDNESDAY. Before His Honour JUDGB OWEN. A TELEPHONE AGREEMENT. The National Telephone Company sued James Paullet, fishmonger. Market-street, Pontypool, for £3 10s 6d, the hire for a telephone at the defendant's shop in Pontypool, which the defendant had refused to pay after entering into an agreement to have the telephone fixed on his premises. The defendant alleged that the plaintiffs' repre- sentative had misled him as to the places at which the plaintiffs had an exchange. His Honour said in that case defendant should have taken steps to set aside the agreement. The agreement having been proved, judgment was given for the amount claimed, defendant to be at liberty to bring an action to set aside the agree- ment. Mr G. L1. Lloyd, solicitor. Newport, appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr Hugh Jones, B.L., Cardiff, for the defendant. A COMPENSATION CLAIM. I The case of John Herbert v. Tirpentwys Colliery Company was mentioned. Plaintiff, a collier, of Pantygasseg, met with an accident at the colliery in May last, after which he was sent to an asylum. He had since been dis- charged, and an application was now made for a declaration of liability. His Honour granted the application, and by consent awarded plaintiff compensation to the amount of 10s 6îd per week from May 31st to October 22nd, and costs under Scale B. A SUNDAY DRIVE. I Joseph Gough, landlord of the Little Crown Inn, Abersyshan, made a claim against Thomas Palmer, Old-road, Abersychan, for £11 2s for damages to a horse and trap, alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the defendant. Plaintiff said that he let the horse and trap to defendant on Sunday, July 13th. They were then in good condition, but when returned on the follow- ing day the trap was all smashed to pieces," and one of the lamps, the cushion, and the whip were lost. The horse was badly cut about, and witness lost its services for a month. When driven properly the horse would go quietly. William Parker, a' bailiff for the Usk Birer Association, said that on the evening of July 13th he saw defendant, with three other men. drive up to the Chain Bridge Inn, on the road to Usk. The horse was panting and appeared to have been driven hard. The men were the worse for drink, and the landlord of the inn refused to serve them. MIS Laura Davies, of the Rhadyr, said that on the night in question the men were passing her house when one of them fell out of the trap. The front part of the trap was-emasbed and the lamps were lying in the road. Defendant and his companions, Jones, Perrin, and Oliver, all colliers, said that the horse was un- manageable. His Honour said that the horse had evidently been driven in a reckless manner. He thought the damages had been < Btimated too high, and he fixed them at £ 9 108 with costs. ( THB JUDGE AND CYCLISTS. Mary Ann Bridle, a widow, aged 71 years, residing at Snatchwood-road, Abersychan, claimed from Ann Cullimore, of Yarteg, £ 27 10s damages for injuries received in a bicycle accident, the machine being ridden by defendant's son. Alfred Cullimore. Plaintiff said she was crossing the road at Snatch. wood when she heard a shout and jumped towards the path, but was knocked down by Alfred Cullimore on his bicycle on to th* kerb of the footpath, and became unconscious. Witness was a laundress, but had been unable to work since the accident. Dr Verity, who was still attending plaintiff, said he believed the injuries would result in permanent disability. His Honour said that bicycle riders seemed to think that the King's highway was made for them only. All the King's subjects had just as much right to the road as they had. They thought that because they rang a bell everybody must rush out of their way. He thought the claim for damage was very moderate, and he gave judgment for the amount claimed with costs. I iEILOIqAUTS' CLAIM. Messrs Gaudron and Spencer, aeronauts and para- chutists, of London, made a claim against Mr W. S. Fletcher, secretary for the Pontypool Chamber of Commerce, for X-22 10s. Plaintiff, it appears, were engaged by the Cham- ber of Trade to give a balloon ascent and parachute descent display at Pontypool Park Fete on Whit. Monday and Tuesday last, the artistes to receive L45 for the two days. The display on the first day, however, did not take place owing to the rough weather, and the Chamber of Trade considered themselves entitled to deduct JE22 10st as they alleged that by a letter written oli February 24th the contract was for L22 lOseaohday; no display, no pay. Plaintiffs, however, contended that the contract was for X45 for the engagement, the offer having been made by Mr Fletcher in a letter on February 22nd, and accepted by plaintiffs in a letter also written on the same date. His Honour said that the letters having crossed in post, there was no agreement on those two letters. Plaintiffs' letter of February 22nd must have been an acceptance of an offer previously received. Mr Corner, for the defendant, said that the con- tract was based on the letters of the 22nd and 24th of February, the latter stating that the artistes were to receive jE22 10a, but no pay for no display. There was a counter claim for X50 damages for a breaoh of contract. Plaintiffs were suing for something which they had not done, as no performance took place on the Monday, and Miss Maude Brooks, who was to have performed, was substituted by another person. His Honour having decided that the contract could not rest upon the acceptance of February 22nd, the plaintiffs decided not to proceed with the case I there, but to take it to a higher court upon the I point. They were, therefore, non-suited, with costs, sud the counter-claim was adjourned. Mr Whadcoat, solicitor, London, appeared for the plaintiffs. I CLAIM" FOR BOTTLED BEER. Stanley May Williams sought to recover the sum of 15s 9d from John Walker, landlord of the Waverley Temperance Hotel, Pontypool, for nine dozen bottles of beer supplied in December, 190U. Mr A. E. Bowen, solicitor, appeared for the defendant. The case for the complainant was that a messenger took a written order, which bore defendant's name in print, for the beer, and for which the messenger signed. He had rendered two accounts for the amount claimed. George Newtb, landlord of the Sir Garnet Wolselay Hotel, Pontypool, deposed that he received an order by a messenger for nine dozen of bottled beer, and as he was unable to supply same he sent the messenger to plaintiff's stores. Witness had been paid 1.5s 9d for the beer by a Mr Pennymore. Defendant said the beer was sent for by about twenty visitors, who were having supper at his establishment. He did not send for the beer. Judgment for the amount claimed, with coats, was awarded.

I USK. I PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY. I Before H. HUMPHREYS, Esq (in the chair), HAROLD A. WILLIAMS, Esq., R. W. RICKARDS, Esq., and H. A. ADDIS, Esq. I A DOUBLE CHABGB. Frederick Jones, farmer, Llangwm, was sum- moned by Godfrey J. Davies for maliciously damag. ing a door, to the extent of 14s., at the Bridge Inn, Llangwm, on the 6th October, and by John Birden, for an assault at the same time and place. Godfrey J. Davies stated that on the evening in question defendant came into the Inn and after speaking to Birden struck him (Birden). Witness put Jones out, but he returned-while witness was serving another customer-and got Birden down. Defendant used very bad language, and if he (witness) had not interfered he believed he would have kicked Birden to death. Got outside once more, the door was shut on defendant, who con- tinued to use bad and threatening language, and at length kicked in the door. The cost of the repairs was 14s. Birden spoke as to the assault. He said defendant was in a bad way because some people had been over a corner of his land while out shooting, and he took revenge by striking him. Defendant said Birden tried to trip him up in the house before he struck him. He had bad to spend a day mendipg hedges after about 18 men had passed over his land shooting, and he objected to Birden interfering with his business. Ordered to pay j61 88 6d-14s damages, 4s 6d costs, and 10s inclusive for the assault. I POOR RATIO. The following poor rates were signed :-Uek, Is 2d; Llanllowell Is 8d; Llangeview, Is 6d; Gwernesney, Is 8d; and Gwehelog, Is 8d in the £ COUNTY COURT, OCTOBER 17TH. Before His Honour Judge OWBN. JUDGMENT SUMMONS. Thomas J. Smith, draper, Usk, v. George Frost, Llansoy £ 6. His Honour said he could not aommit a man after the lapse of time in this case. Plaintiff said defendant was a farmer. Defendant denied this, and said he was not in a position to pay. His Honour: What are you?—Defendant: A farm labourer. Who do you work for ?—My father. What wages does he pay you ?—Twelve shillings a week. In reply to further questions, Frost said he was married. He gave up his farm three years ago. Plaintiff said that when defendant's wife bad the goods defendant was in a large farm. He could not deny what defendant had stated. His Honour Then I must assume it is true. Plaintiff put in a letter, dated April last, making an offer as to payments, and His Honour now made a new order, reducing the monthly payments from JE1 to 10s, and informing defendant that whether he worked for his father or anyone else he would have to pay. ASSISTING THE BUILDBR. j John Morley Baynham, Usk, sued Morgan Waters, builder, Llangwm, for 21 18a lOd, work done. In reply to His Honour defendant said he owed about half of it. His Honour: I see 7a 6d down for going through some plans and specifications. Plaintiff: Yes, yuur Honour, and for taking out the quantities.

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I The American Coal War. New York, Friday. As a number of men in the coal mining- region cannot return to work, their places having been filled, much dissatisfaction^, exists.

I Admiralty Orders. The Admiralty has placed orders for four- vessels of a new type called Scout. They are slower, but more seaworthy than;, destroyers.

I Famous Cricketer Dies. Arthur Appleby, the famous Lancashire I bowler of the seventies, died to-day.

I King Holds an Investiture. The King held an investiture at: Buckingham Palace at noon. There were over three hundred recipients of honors and decorations. [Among those present was Colonel. I- McDonnell, who was invested as a C.B.]

I Discharge Suspended. At London Bankruptcy Court the dis- charge of Robert Newman, of Queen's- Hall, was suspended until August, 1905. 0

I Scarborough Hotel Fire. 6 In the Scarborough Hotel fire the sister 0 of the deceased landlady broke both legs ia falling through an escape.

I The Railway Mystery. Mrs Small, who fell from an express- train with her husband, died at Taunton, last night, without having regained- consciousness.

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His Honour Then that is very moderate. His Honour then referred to another portion of the claim, viz., for making, glazing, and fixing windows, £1 10s, as per contiact. Defendant said plaintiff never finished the work, and besides he was paid 10s on account. Plaintiff said that was not so. Mrx Morgan, for whose husband Waters was building the house, said Waters had to come after plaintiff and finish the windows, which were badly made and let in the rain. His Honour: If you got the house built for 257 you cannot have it perfect. There are such things as cheap and nasty things. Witness said defendant had 10s from her with which to pay plaintiff. In the result His Honour said he believed plaintiff's story and gave him judgment for the amount claimed to be paid in a month. I THE DOG AND THB DUCKS. I Diana Arthur sued James Neat (both of Monks- wood). for 6-i, the value of ducks killed by defendant's dog. In reply to His Honour, defendant denied that his dog killed three of plaintiff's ducks; he had no dog. His Honour: Oh Plaintiff: Two ducks I claim for. I saw the dog kill them. He lives next door to me and the dog is always there. His Honour: Why did you not take the poker or the shovel for the dog ? Plaintiff: I'm not able to do such things, sir. His Honour Perhaps not. Plaintiff then volubly described the duck- killing scene, and gave the weights of the ducks left for, and sold at, market. Defendant was with the dog at the time and said he would "give it a leg." Defendant said he was lodging with his brother, whose dog it was. He produced the licence certificate which bore out this statement, and further said he had not had a dog "these eight years." Plaintiff interjected remarks, and His Honour laughingly asked her not to make grimaces at him, subsequently saying that all he could do for her was to make Thomas Neat a defendant and adjourn the case until the next Court. He asked defendant if he would pay the money, and he replied that he would not. He asked for bis expenses, but his Honour declined to allow them, remarking that whether the dog were his or his brother's be should pay the money. Defendant: I have nothing to do with it. The case was thereupon adjourned until the next Court, when both brothers are to appear. I STRUCK OUT. The case of the National Provincial Bank against Thomas Savery having been called, the Registrar (Mr A. E. Bowen) said a letter had been received from one side stating that the case had been adjourned. Ther« was no appearance. His Honour said a case could not be dealt with in this way without his order or the permission of the Registrar, and it would be struck out with no order as to costs. This was all the business of public interest.

I GENERAL. I A STUBBORN- ANTI-VACCINATIONIST.—At Black- wood Police-court oa Friday, Leonard Brooks, Pandy-road, Bedwas, was summoned at the instance of Mr E. Rowland, vaccination officer to the Newport Union, for not having his child vaccinated. —The Vaccination Officer deposed that he had paid repeated visits to defendant's house with regard to the matter.—Defendant: I came here and asked for an exemption certificate before the child was four months' old, and I was refused.—The Magistrates' Clerk You did not satisfy the magistrates with your objection.—Defendant: It stands to reason you cannot expect a working man to be a travelling dictionary I came here and expressed .myself according to the best of my ability. I cannot allow my child to be vaccinCl.ted.- The Chairman (Mr J. Green) Then we shall have to deal with you in accordance with the Act.-The Magistrates' Clerk 18 the child well ?-Defetdint: She will be if she is not vaccinated.—The Chairman The Court order you to have your child vaocinated within fourteen days, and if you don't you will have to take the consequences. Defendant: I won't allow it under any circumstances.

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I Bassalleg Farmers' Association. I The annual meeting was held on Tuesday, in glorious weather. Ploughing, hedging, and ditching competitions took place at Pantrhiwgoch Farm, Michaelstone-y-Vedw. There was an excellent attendance, the competitions were quite up to the average, and the crops were considered satisfactory. At the dinner, held at the Coach and Horses Hotel, Castleton, in ths evening, Lord Tredegar presided over a large company including the Revs. J. W. Evans [Vicar of Michaelstone] and H. G. Stanley [Vicar of Marshfield], Sir George Forestier- Walker, Captain Rowland Forestier-Walker, Messrs. J. W. Beynon, Richard Stratton, andE. H. Davies. The loyal toast, submitted by Lord Tredegar, was cordially honoured. His Lordship, in proposing the Ministers of all Denominatious," told the story of a little girl who, when asked to defiue the difference between a bishop and a dean, replied that she could not, as she had never seen one. That could not have been in Monmouthshire, because there was not a hole or a corner in the diocese where their dear little Bishop had not been, either laying the foundation stone of a church or school, taking a confirmation service, or examining pupils. Mr J. W. Beynon proposed The Services." Sir George Forestier-Walker, and Caotain Rowland Forestier-Walker responded. Mr Howell Williams proposed "The Member for the Southern Division," regretting that Colonel Morgan, M.P., was unable to attend the dinner through illness. The gallant Colonel had served thera nobly for 25 years, independent of party politics, and it was a great shame that at his time of life he should be called upon to fight for his seat. Lord Tredegar said that nobody regretted his brother's absence more than Colonel Morgan himself. One of the reasons be was not there was that he had done his duty on a very wet day at Monmouth, finishing by dining in his wet clothes at Magor Farmers' dinner. Personally he did not think it was a Member's duty to go dining in hot rooms and amid good tobacco smoke. I Laughter.] If Col. Morgan had been well he would not have been present, as he would have been in the House of Commons, but he would prefer to be at the dinner. [Hear, hear.] He was happy to be able to say that the Colouel was now on a fair way towards recovery. [Applause.] The prizes were then distributed by his lordship.

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Football. Some of Saturday's results; played on the ground of the first named Cardiff v Newport.—Visitors won by 1 try to nil. Gloucester v Swansea.—Visitors won by 3 tries to 1 try. Neath v Llanelly.—Visitors won by I goal (from a mark) 1 try to nil. Newport A. v Cardiff Reserves.-Visitors won by 2 tries to 1 goal. Christ College (Brecon) v Newport Extras.— Visitors won by 3 tries to 1 goal I try. Blaina v Pontypool.-Home team won by 2 tries to nil. Llanhilleth v Pon tymister.-Visitors won by 2 goals to I goal (from a mark). Chepstow St. Mary's v Llandaff Yard.—Home team won by 1 goal 2 tries to nil. Abertillery Crusaders v Newbridge.—Home team won by 1 goal 6 tries to nil. C^DBURY'S COCOA is a pure, refined beverage nutritious, stimulating, and digestible. The Lancet says it "represents the standard of highest purity." Entirely free from admixtures, such as kola, malt, hops alkali, etc. Insist upon having CADBURY'S, as other Cocoas are sometimes substituted for extra profit. In Packets and* Tins only.-2 I USK V. PONTYPOOL RESERVES. This match was played on the Recreation Ground, Pontypool, on Saturday last, in dull weather, and before a small number of spectators. The homesters won the toss, and A. J. Thomas kicked off for CJskdown the slope, the leather being returned to half-way. The visitors got away from the line-out with a dribble, which gained a good slice of ground. The teams scrummed up, and the ball came out well on the Usk side, but the passing which followed was faulty. J. Roberts got in a smart kick to Pontypool's 25, and R. Haggett sprinting up looked like scoring, when he was hauled into touch close to the line. Usk kept up a hot pressure here but failed to get over, the homesters relieving by a good rush to half-way. Symonds. however, again put them on the defensive by a smart kick. Weare had a chance but failed to gather. Pontypool relieved with a combined rush to half-way. D. Prothero got away, and gained a good slice of ground by a clever run. J. Roberts then put in a fine dribble, and beat all opposition, but when near the line, he over-ran the ball, and a certain try was lost. The homesters relieved to their 25, where Symonds getting hold, made a good, but ineffectual attempt at goal. A minor resulted. Pontypool dropped out and A. Weare replied with a good kick. R. Haggett obtained from a scrum and made a determined burst but was grassed. Usk obtained a free for wilful obstruction, but the homesters' back replied with interest. From a dribble by their forwards a minor was notched. From the succeeding play J. Roberts got hold and broke through splendidly, but was tackled and could not pass. D. Prothero had hard lines in not scoring from a dribble, the leather rolling into touch near the homesters' line. A nice bout of passing by the Usk backs, nearly ended in a score, but a bad pass spoiled the effort. Pontypool relieved with a dribble and took the leather to the visitors' line. Symonds waiting for the leather to roll over the goal line, let J. Harris in with a try. The place kick failed. After the drop out D. Prothero dribbled finely from half-way, and scored a good try. A. J. Thomas converted with a splendid kick. Half-time was then sounded. Score Usk 1 goal. Pontypool 1 try. Pontypool re-started, and a scrum was ordered at halfway. Snook got away with the leather and after dodging several opponents gave to C. Greening who scored wide. The place kick failed. J. Robert got his shoulder injured here and left the field. Usk kicked out and the homesters replied weakly. From a line-out Pontypool came away with a round of passing, but the wing man failed to hold, and a good chance was lost. A mull by one of Usk's, let their opponents in, and a score looked imminent, but a minor only resulted. From a rash by the homeaters, E. Jones, who was palpably off-side, dropped a goal, and to the surprise of the Usk supporters it was awarded. The visitors kicked out, and dribbled to their opponents 25. From a scrum here, A. Weare, who was playing half, got the ball away to D. Prothero, who doubled his man, and gave to A. Lewis, and he, when near the line transferred to F. Davies, who scored. A. J. Thomas negotiated with a fine kick. Scrappy play was now witnessed at the centre. Usk got a free, and A. J. Thomas kicked well down the field, but Greening replied with a smart run and kick. A. Lewis dribbled well for the visitors to half-way, when the whistle sounded. Score :— usk 2 goals. Pontypool. 1 dropped goal, 2 tries.. The following were the Usk team:-Liacict JjJ. Symonds; f-backs, R. Haggett, A. Weare, J. Roberts, and B. Jeunings; i-backs, D. Prothero and J. Knight; forwards, A. Lewis, A. J. Thomas, F. M. Davies, J. Morgan, J. Stead, A. Jones, F. Pitt, and J. Madley. The game was a very poor one, the state of the ground and the bad ball being two reasons for the display. The tackling of Usk was not nearly so good as against Abergavenny. The forwards heeled out very clean at times and gave their halves plenty of chances to get away. The three- quarters should not play quite so close to the scrum, as they have no cbauce to get going before their opponents are on them. It was unfortunate for Usk to lose their skipper, who retired with a serious injury to his left shoulder, which will keep him out of the field for many weeks. His presence and help would have, undoubtedly won the game for Usk. The next encounter is with Newport Extras, on November 1st, and a great improvement on Saturday's play will be necessary if Usk expect to win.

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Reports on Local Loans. I The twenty-seventh annual report of the Public Works Loan Board for 1901-2 has just been issued. The Public Works Loan Commissioners, of which Lord Windsor is chairman, during that period made 2,003 advances for sums amounting to 1*6,650,021, compared with 1,684 advances for E5,883,156 in the previous year. The average percentage of interest was X3 3s 7d, as against £3 Is lOd in 1900-1. X2 15s 6d in 1898-9, and £ 3 10s 3d in 1896-7. At 3t per cent. some £ 4,297,584 was advanced, the next highest total being £ 1,332,022 at 2t per cent. With regard to loaus on property there is an increase of X84,754, and a total of X6,511,482 was advanced on local rates, compared with X5,825,871 last year. The sum of X161,289 was advanced for providing dwellings for the working classes. Under the Education (Elementary) Acta £1,094,175 was advanced. For the county boroughs of South Wales tne figures were as follow, outstanding advances ana balance of principal respectively :—^wan8e?„r £ 145,273; £ 95,560 Is 5d. Cardiff Ats^ob>, £ 68,213 7s lOd. Newport School District, ±»y,D-w, I X5,733 los. I Local borrowers were :— MONMOTJTHSHIBB. Aberystruth £ 54,874 £ 42,497 183 2d ( £ 9,869 in 1901-2). Bedwas £ 645 £ 381 15a. Bedwellty: £ 81,493; £ 50,249 3s 2d ( £ 1,790 in I9Blaenavon: £ 5,482 £ 6,664 10s 81 (1290 in 1901-2). Chepstow: £ 2,6Go; £ 1,703 19s id. Dingestow and Treffare:- XI,581 £ 1,079 18s 5d» Griffithstown: £ 4,860; £ 3,036 10s 5d. Llanarth: X3,584 £2,341 16s. Llanfoist and Blaenavon: £ 4,405 C538 11s,Sd. Llangattock-nigh-Usk £ 544 9s. Llanhilleth: £ 11,039; £ 8,576 15s. Machen and Waenfawr: £ 1,488; £ 608 6s 8d. Matherne XSII C477 6s 4d. Monmouth: £ 2,873; XI,996 10a 5d. Mynyddislwyn: £ 31,488 £19,255 3s lOd (f570 1901-2). Newent: £ 1,994 £1,589 .ss. Newport £ 9,527; £5,733 10s. ( £ 3,317 in 1901-2). Risca £ 15,505 £ 10,508 16s 4d. Rogerstone and Henllys: £ 8,320; £ 6,036 3s 9d. Rumney: X2,827 £ 2;()60 15s 51. Shirenewton £ 770 X627. Trelleck: 21,163; £ 606 18s lOd. Trevethin Y,39,634 L28,084 6s. BORROWINGS UNDER SPECIAL ACTS. I Poor-law Acts.—Unions Bedwellty. ;Cl,ooo,, Newport, X53,098 (L17,698 in 1901-2); Pontypool; BORROWINGS UNDER SPECIAL ACTS. Poor-law Acts.—Unions Bedwellty, £ 1,000 Newport, £ 53,098 ( £ 17,698 in 1901-2); Pontypoolf £ 18,410. Public Health Acts.—Corporations :—Monmouth £ 16,952 (all in 1901-2), Rural District Councils Pontypool, £ 240; St. Mellon's. £ 1,184. Urban District Couticili Abercarn, X14, 168 ( £ 4 500 in 1901-2); Abertillery, £ 21,961 ( £ 6,432 in 1901-2) Blaenavon, £ 14,062 Brvnmawr, £ 2 782; Caerleon'. £ 1,300; Ehbw Vale, £ 7,750 ( £ 1,000 in 1901-2); Llanfrechva Upper, X400 (in 1901-2); Nantyglo I and Blaina, £ 6,500. Panteg, £ 2,800 Rhymnev £ 5,000 (in 1901-2); Riaca, £ 2,715 (in i901-2 ■ Usk, £ 3,600. Small Dwellings Acquisition Acts.—Bedwelltr JB750 (in 1901-2). Jr Welsh Intermediate, &c., Acts.Newporfc Governing Body, £ 6.650. The total under this head outstanding is £ 29,115. Military Lands Acts.—4th Volunteer Battalion-. South Wales Borderers, £ 1,510.

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Activity of the Mad llullali. I Rome, Friday. Owing to the activity of the Mad Mullah, the Red Sea Squadron has been ordered to proceed to Benadir Coast.

Stocks. Stocks, dull.