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j u j ti, u u mm y m u* m WU native-born and naturalised Danes over sixty years of age receive pensions of ten shil. lings to eighteen shillings per month, if nnnhla to support themselves or their families. Australia has, proportionately, more churcKes than any other country, the number being 6,013, or 210 to every 100,000; England has 144 churches to every 100,000; Russia only, fiftrfivo to the same number. u CANDLEI TOR TIGEBS." I Nightfall is an unpleasant period 1ft. tile village life of Korea, as a frequent loiterer in a village is the Korean tiger-a superb beast, with three inches of thick fur under his tawny stripes. The roads near the towns are tree of these visitors, but many of the villages are in. fested with them. Quite a large item in the accounts of a certain small Port, north of Wonsan was entered under the heading of candles for tigers"; the official explaining that he had to carry several lanterns every night when he went home from the olhce, ia order to keep off the tigers .4
Devasting Earthquakes.
Devasting Earthquakes. Rome, Friday. The Central News Agency says that fresh earthquakes in Calabria have destroyed the town of Monterosso, and it is believed that the loss of life is large. The town has over three thousand inhabitants. It is estimated that the damage- done by earthquakes is over a hundred million lire.
The Suicide of a Baron.
The Suicide of a Baron. Paris, Friday. The suicide of Baron G-unzberg, yesterday, is believed to be due to disastrous sugar speculations.
i Mr Hughes Watts' Case.
Mr Hughes Watts' Case. At the resumed charge against Mr Hughes Watt, ex-M.P., to-day, the prosecuting Counsel alleged that he incited two young men to murder Mrs Watt, and Sir Reginald Beauchamp. Watt suggested one should summon Mrs Watt into the street, and then give her a kick in the stomach. Watt promised him. a considerable sum.
Accident to a Duchess.
Accident to a Duchess. The Duchess Guise, injured in a riding accident, yesterday, is, progressing favourably, after a, fairly good night.
The Weather.
The Weather. Fine, cool weather predicted- ♦ 4
ICHOLERA IN EUROPE. !
CHOLERA IN EUROPE. The appearance of cholera on the conti- nent of Europe is a thing which we ia Britain cannot afford altogether to ignore, and the Local Government Board have done well to issue in good time a circular of in- structions to port and riparian sanitary authorities. Several ports to which British ships trade are threatened by the disease, and the Board have drawn attention to the precautions which must be taken with re- gard to any ve 4sel arriving from those foreign ports in the event of their being declared infected with cholera. But while it is necessary to exercise every care, at the same time the appearance of sporadic cases in this country would not be a cause for alarm. There have been within the last sixty years three serious visitations of cholera in England and Wales, but the last, which caused heavy mortality, was in 1866, and since that time the dis- ease has never obtained a footing in this country. As late as 1893, there were 287 cases and 135 deaths, but these cases were spread over something like 50 different localities, and Grimsby and Hull were the only places where there was any cause for alarm. During 1893-4, cholera was re- peatedly brought into Berlin, but it never secured a hold upon the population. In the case of Britain and Germany the suc- cessful repression of the disease was due to the use of ordinary sanitary means, and it cannot be doubted that in this respect we are in a stronger position to-day than we were twenty years ago.
GENERAL BULLER HONOURED.
GENERAL BULLER HONOURED. Whatever the war office may think of General Sir Redvers Buller, it is evident that Devonshire believes in him, as was evidenced once again when the Lord Lieu- tenant of the County unveiled at Exeter a colossal statue which has been raised 1>y the subscriptions of no fewer than 50,000 lpersons. Lord Wolseley sent a glowing encomium. It may be said that General Buller was always known as one of Wolseley's men," whom the ex-Com- mander-in-Chief regarded with particular dfavour, but Sir Albert Hime, Lord Methuen, -Major-General Kekewich, and other dis- tinguished persons, who had had special -opportunities of forming an opinion, ex- pressed themselves in similar terms, and the large number of influential Devonians -present must have been very gratifying to the officer whom it was desired to honour. J[t can scarcely be denied that Sir Redvers Buller has made one or two serious mis- takes, but there are evidently a very great number of people who think that his ..services to the country far more than com- pensate for those mistakes, and there is -probably not one of his countrymen who would refuse to support the modest claim, which he put forward at Exeter, that he ihad done his level best. I
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ITHE ANGLO-JAPANESE ALLIANCE.I
I THE ANGLO-JAPANESE ALLIANCE. I A St. Petersburg paper, not unwilling to make mischief, declares that the object of the Anglo-Japanese alliance is the enforce- ment of a Munroe doctrine for Asia, and a second paper emphasises a like suggestion by warning Holland, France, Germany, and the United States to look to the safety of their possessions in the Pacific Ocean. In the first place, if it is admitted that the United States, whose area is smaller than that of British possessions in North America, are justified in asserting a Munroe doctrine, there is certainly as much reason for pre- ferring a similar claim on the part of Britain and Japan with regard to the Far East. Ja- pan has a preponderating influence in Western Asia, China being to some extent in the position of those South American republics over which the United States claim a quasi-protectorate, and it would not be difficult to shew that Britain both as the ally of Japan and as having the largest commerce occupies the second place. But the Anglo-Japanese alliance is essentially defensive, and the other powers know, or ought to know, that there is not the least danger of an aggressive policy being pur- sued, So far from Europe and the United States having anything to fear, they have reason to thank Britain and Japan for maintaining a policy which other Powers are slow to adopt-that of the open door.
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RETIRED ARMY OFFICERS AS VICTIMS.…
RETIRED ARMY OFFICERS AS VICTIMS. I The melancholy death of Colonel Ward- rop, C.B., appears to have a moral which should commend itself to retired army officers. It was stated at the inquest that the deceased officer had experienced some heavy financial loss. The nature of the transaction was not stated, but, what- ever may have been the facts in this { particular instance, it happens very fre- quently that army officers take advantage of the option which is offered to them of commuting their pensions and invest the whole of the money in some concern which seems to them to be a good investment. As often as not they are the victims of design- ing persons who are on the look-out for a victim, or as they put it, a partner, and the retired officer who has no experience of business methods, and is no mttelt for the cunning knave who is exploiting him, soon finds that the firm is losing money. When the officer has lost his all, the partner with the experience-who has pocketed most of the capital-is ready for somebody else to put money into the business.
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Monmouth Agricultural Show.
Monmouth Agricultural Show. This event came off on Friday in showery weather, but nevertheless the gate receipts were a little over the average. The entries were about the same as last year. There was an increase in the classes for cattle and for horses in the ring, but for jumping there was a falling off. There was also a dropping in sheep, consequent upon the removal restrictions, and as the relaxing order issued by the Board of Agriculture did not arrive until the day the entries closed it did not admit of advertising it. The sheep shown, however, were a good useful lot. The perpetual president of the show is the Right Hon Lord Llangattock, who, on Friday, on acoount of indisposition remained wrapped up in a motor brougham from which he viewed the horse ring. There were also present The Hon J. M. Rolls, Colonel the Hon F. C. Morgan, M.P., Colonel Courtenay Morgan, Mrs Basil Mundy, Mr and Mrs E. E. Micholls, Colonel Walwyn, Captain Taylor, and Mr Crompton Roberts. The judges were:—Nag horses, Colonel Allen Maclean and Mr W. H. P. Jenkins; cart horses, Mr F. Evans. Bredwardine, and Mr C. J. Francis, Newport; cattle, Mr J. Peters, Berkeley, and Mr J. Smith, Monkton; sheep, Mr Pinches, Hereford, and Mr H. Williams, Red House jumping competitions, Colonel Allen Maclean and Mr W. H. P. Jenkins. Mr W. S. Poole, as in former years, proved an energetic hon. sec. I PRIZE LIST. HORSES. Brood nag mare, in foal or with foal at foot: Mr W. Till, Treworgan, Ross-Aroma. Three-year-old nag, gelding or filly: Mr S. Sharp, Thornwell, Chepstow-Lady Laura. Two-year-old nag. gelding or filly: Mr W. H. Perry, Treworgan, Rose-Momentores. Yearling nag, colt or filly: Mr W. Till- no Picotee. Yearling cart colt or filly: 1st and 2nd, Mr George Heath. Trelleck Grange-Trelleck Heirloom and Trelleck Drayman. Two-year-old cart colt or filly: 1st and 2nd, Mr J. Ferneyhough—Monnow Conqueror and Monnow Flash. Three-year-old cart gelding or filly: 1st and 2nd, Mr George Heath-Crofton Croesua and Hendre Waxlight. Cart mare and foal: 1st, Mr H. Oakley, Dewstow, near Cbepstow-Birdsall Buttercup; 2nd, Mr George Heath-Delamere Movement. Cart mate and foal, the property of a tenant farmer within twelve miles of Monmouth 1st and 3rd, Mr George Heath-Delamere Movement and Birdsall Clove; 2nd, Mr H. F. Perkins- Waxlight. Four-year-old cart mare or gelding, and upwards the property of a tenant farmer within twelve miles of Monmouth: 1st. Mr W. R. Lysaght, Chepstow, and Amberley Stud Farm, Monmouth- Red Lynch; 2nd and 3rd, Mr George Heath- Delamere Movement and Birdsall Clove. Colt foal by any of the Hendre Shire horses (local): 1st, Mr F. Bonnor Barling, Bollittee Court. Filly foal by any of the Hendre Shire horses (local) Mr H. F. Perkins-Hadnock Waxlight. Colt or filly foal by any of the Hendre Shire horses (open): 1st, Mr H. F. Perkins-Hadnock Waxlight. Champion prize for the best foal, colt or filly, by any of the Hendre Shire horses: Mr H. F. Perkins —Hadnock Waxlight. JUMPING AND DRIVING CLASSES. Hunter of any age, capable of carrying 12st 71b, and not over that weight, being the bona-fide property of the exhibitor: 1st, Mr W. Till- Satisfaction. Hunter of any age, capable of carrying 14st, being the bona-fide property of the exhibitor: let, Lieutenaut-Colonel Courtenay Morgan, Ashford Court, Ludlow; 2nd, Colonel the Hon F. (3. Morgan, M.P., Ruperra Castle, Newport, Man.- Flycatcher. Three or four year old, calculated to become a hunter: 1st, Colonel the Hon F. C. Morgan, M. P. -Balmoral. Best performer over the course: lat, Mr W. Grundy, Worcester. Best performer over the course, the property of residents in Monmouthshire, or within twelve miles of the town of Monmouth: lat, Mr A. H. Gunn, St. Menon's-Stag. Harness horse, over 14.2, the property of residents in Monmouthshire, or within twelve miles of Monmouth, to be driven in harness: 1st, the Hon Mrs Bathurst, Red Hill, Lydney- Junisrath. Pony, not exceeding 14.2, to be driven in harness 1st, Mr W. D. Taylor, Whitchurch. CATTLE—HEREFORDS. Stock bull, two years old and upwards: 1st, Mr H. Williams, Llansantffraed-Sirdar; 2nd, Mr Rees Keene, Llanvihangel Court-Whittern Marksman.* Yearling bull: 1st, Mr H. T. Fluck, Meercourt, Kempstone—Major. Bull calf, under twelve months;'old: 1st, Mr R. Keene-Dugby; 2nd, Mr H. Williams-Fred Baynham. Pair of cows in milk or within three months of calving 1st, Mr Rees Keene—Jeffrey XLVII. and Butter; 2nd, the Right Hon Lord Llangattock. Pair of two-yeat-old heifers, within six months of calving 1st and 2nd, Mr J. Davies, Mitchel Troy. Pair of yearling heifers: 1st, Mr A. W. Trotman, The Rhadyr, Usk. Pair of heifer calves: 1st, Mr Rees Keene- Jewel and Curate's Fancy. Bull, cow, and offspring, the calf to be under twelve months old at the time of exhibiting 1st, Mr Rees Keene—Whittern Marksman, Jeffrey XLVII, and Jewel. SHORTHORNS. Stock bull, two years old and upwards 1st, Mr Charles Bathurst, Lydney Park-Bletchley Royal. Yearling bull: 1st, Messrs. H. and W. Sessions, If ton Manor—Lord Salterley XXI.; 2nd, Mr Charles Bathurst—Lydney Masterpiece II. Bull oalf, under twelve months old: 1st, Mr Charles Bathurst-Lydney Masterpiece III; 2nd, Mr H. F. Perkins-Hadnock Duke II. Pair of cows, in milk or within three months of calving: 1st, Mr Charles Bath urst-Bou nein g Girl and Lilac Lady II. 2nd, the Right Hon Lord Llangattock. Pair of two-year-old heifers, within six months of calving: 1st, Mr John Davies, Mitchel Troy; 2nd, Lord Llangattock. Pair of yearling heifers 1st, Mr Charles Bathurst—Bouncing Girl IV., & Miss Blanch IX.; 2nd, Mr H. F. Perkins. Pair of heifer calves: 1st, Mr Charles Bathurst- Bouncing Girl V. and Lilac Lady VIII. Bull, cow, and offspring, the calf to be under twelve mrnths old at the time of exhibiting: Mr Charles Bathurst-Bletcbley Royal, Lilac Lady II., and Lydney Masterpiece III. ANY BREED. Pair of two-year-old steers lat, Mr E. W. Waters, Usk. Pair of yearling stoers: 1st, Mr A. W. Trotman, The Rhadyr, Usk; 2nd, Mr Arthur Rivers, Usk. SHEEP.—SHORT WOOLS, INCLUDING CROSS-BREEDS. Ten wether lambs: 1st, Mr G. P. Harding, Rogerstone Grange, Chepstow; 2nd, Mr H. F. Perkins. Ten ewe lambs: 1st, Mr A. W. Trotman; 2nd, Mr G. P. Harding. Ten yearling ewes Mr Charles Bathurst, jun., Red Hill, Lydney; 2nd, Lord Llangattock. Ten breeding ewes: 1st, Lord Llangattock 2nd, Mr H. F. Perkins. Ram 1st, Mr H, H. Stock, Daffaluke 2nd, Lord Llangattock. Two ram lambs Mr G. P. Harding. LONG WOOLS, INCLUDING CROSS- BREEDS. Ten wether lambs: 1st, Mr J. Keene, Weirend, I Rose 2nd, Mr H. F. Perkins. | Ten ewe lambs: 1st, Mr J. Keene; 2nd, Mr H. F. Perkins. Ten yearling ewes: 1st, Mr J. Keene 2nd. Mr H. H. Stock, Daffaluke. Ten breeding ewes: 1st, Mr J. Keene; 2nd, Mr H. F. Perkins. Ram: 1st, Mr H. H. Stock; 2nd, Mr J. Keene. Two ram lambs Mr H. H. Stock. The luncheon was presided over by the Hon J. M. Rolls, and supporting him were: Colonel the Hon F. C. Morgan, M,P.,Lieut.-Col. Courtenay Morgan, Mr and Mrs E. E. Micholls, Colonel Allen Maclean, Mr W. H. P. Jenkins, Mr C. M. Cromp- ton Roberts, Mr J. Curre, Mr G. G. Griffin. Mr W. C. A. Williams. Mr Bosanquet, Mr Codrington Crawshay, Mr Wrigley, See. There were no toasts.
Agriculturists and Railway…
Agriculturists and Railway Companies. Speaking at a luncheon at Harleston (Norfolk) Agricultural Show, Mr Ailwvn Fellowes, M.P President of the Board of Agriculture, said that he had heard many complaints of the exorbitant rates of railway companies. He had been able during the last few months to arrange with the companies that, in cases of complaints of charges. on farmers communicating with the Board of Agriculture, officials would meet them and discuss the matter. It would be his constant endeavour to do all in his power to bring together agriculturists and railway companies.
I The Paraffin Danger. I
I The Paraffin Danger. I A domestic servant, about 17 years of age, was very seriously barned at Newton, near Porthcawl, on Monday. The girl, who was employed at the Globe Inn, was engaged in lighting a fire, and poured some paraffiu on the sticks. Some of the oil must have been spilt on her clothing, for when she struck a match she was immediately en- veloped in flames. Rushing into the street she screamed for help, and a number of workmen near at hand promptly ran to her assistance, and by wrapping their coats around her extinguished the flames. Dr Hartland was at once sent for, and did all he could for the unfortunate girl, but her injuries, mainly to the cheat and arms, are very severe.
Admiral Togo's Flagship Blown…
Admiral Togo's Flagship Blown Up. Early on Monday morning Admiral Togo's flagship, the Mikasa, caught fire. An hour and a half later her magazine blew up, and the vessel sank. Nearly 600 officers and men were killed, wounded, or missing, but, fortunately, the admiral himself was not on board at the time.
ISweden and Norway. I
Sweden and Norway. I No agreement has been reached by the Swedish and Norwegian delegates at Karlstad regarding the details of the dissolution. Sweden insists that the frontier fortresses shall be dismantled.
r Alien Immigration. I
r Alien Immigration. I Preparations are now being made at Grimsby, which is a large immigration port, for putting into operation the provisions of the Aliens Act passed during last session. On Wednesday Mr Haldane Porter, of the Home Office, conferred with the port officials respecting the application of the Act, and he also made a tour of inspection under the guidance of Sir George Doughty, M.P. Grimsby is one of the half dozen ports where special inspectors will be stationed to examine aliens arriving from the Continent.
--The Gleaner. I
The Gleaner. I STAG HUNT AT MINBHBAD.-On Tuesday, a stag hunt took place in the streets of Minehead. The Quantock hounds drove a fine seven year old stag across country until he entered the town, after jumping several walla and crossing gardens. He was finally captured in the yard of one of the hotels, and was broken up in the streets in the presence of hundreds of spectators. Too OLD AT FIPTY.-The Glasgow Corporation have intimated that no one over the age of fifty is eligible for the post of town clerk of their city. CHARGED BY A BULL.-Mrs Morgan, the wife of William Morgan, farm labourer, of Alfred-street, Neath, was charged by a bull on the Carmarthen Railway Station on Saturday. She was returning to Neath, and when waiting for the 12 o'clock train a bull rushed on to the station platform and charged her knocking her on to the metals. Mrs Thomas, of Gas Works Cottages, Neath, was on the station at the time, and went home with Mrs Morgan, who was then unconscious. She suffered severely from bruises, and great pains in the back, where the bull had charged her, but no bones were broken. BURNING FATALITY.—The two-year-old son of David Rees, baker, Main-street, Fishguard, received burns through the explosion of a paraffin lamp, which ignited the flannelette nightdress he was wearing. Both parents and another child were also rather severely burned. At the inquest, on Monday, the Coroner warned parents against the use of flannelette clothing. It was as ex- plosive as dynamite, he said. The jury returned a verdict of Death from shock, due to accidental burning."
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The Lord Tredegar Tribute.…
The Lord Tredegar Tribute. I Sir H. M. Jackson, chairman, called a meeting of the Monmouthshire Organising Committee at the County Council Offices, Newport, on Wednesday to fix a date for closing the Monmouthshire subscription lists. It was decided to close the list on November 30th, and to make it as widely known throughout Monmouthshire as pos- sible.
Women Gardeners.I
Women Gardeners. In a letter to a contemporary, Lady Warwick writes upon her Agricultural and Horticultural College at Studley Castle, Warwickshire, and says that "experts in every department have accepted posts in horticulture, dairying, poultry management, and apiculture; while jam making, fruit bottling, and marketing are all' arranged for by competent instructors. "The many posts on our books waiting to be filled by trained women," adds Lady Warwick, "prove that there is an outlet for educated women in a life which to many accustomed to country surroundings is more congenial than that in cities as clerks, typists, and teachers. Fortunes are not thus made, but if a girl wants a profession, other than literary and clfnieal, I would advise her to take up the lighter branches of agriculture. She can, with proper training, lead a sound, healthy life, and make at 1,tst enouph mocey to live upon and keep a home for herself."
Baron Komura Better.
Baron Komura Better. New York, Friday. Baron Komura is better. Several of his suite have left for home. 0--
-"WINTER TRAINING FOR THE…
"WINTER TRAINING FOR THE MILITIA. I The suggestion that militia battalions ftfiouid be trained in the winter is by no means new. It has been revived on many occHsions at intervals of several years, and although no action has been taken in the matter, yet the proposal has received the support of many officers and others who are entitled to express an opinion as to what is good for the militia. At the pre- sent time, the strength is about 132,500, and it is evident that if these men could be called up in the winter, when employment is scarce, it would be a great relief to the labour market. During the winter, the majority of those men who are in regular employment, could easily be spared, where- as in the summer they expose themselves, in many cases, to the danger of discharge as soon as it is discovered that they are militiamen. On the other hand, it is urged that the battalions could not be exercised so satisfactorily; but the war in the Far East has taught us that the times have gone by when Commanders follow the ex- ample of Coosar by placing their forces in winter quarters, and it might be well that a portion of our army should have been accustomed to the conditions which in this respect will obtain in actual warfare. Another objection is that there would be no barracks available. This is a more serious difficulty, and is not at all met by the suggestion that the men should live at home. If the non-commissioned officers and men were all drawn from the same locality, this suggested remedy would be effectual, but as it is they come from various parts of the country, and it is altogether out of the question to send them home each day. It does not, however, follow that room cannot be found for the whole of them in existing barracks, in the same way that room is now found for a part, and until an exhaustive report has been prepared on that point it cannot be said that winter training is impracticable.
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THE CONGO FREE STATE. I
THE CONGO FREE STATE. One consequence of the delay in the pub- lication of the report of the Commission of Inquiry with respect to the administration of the Congo Free State, was the presenta- tion of the report of the Congo Reform Association, and King Leopold can scarcely be surprised if this version of the matter is the one generally accepted. According to the statement of the Association, the charges which had been preferred against the Con- go administration were proved right up to the hilt. It had already been affirmed on the evidence of many witnesses that the natives were robbed, beaten, and murdered. with the knowledge, and frequently by the order, of white officials. These allegations were not permitted to pass without contra- diction, but according to the Association's notes of the inquiry there was 'abundant testimony to these outrages, and a large number of specific cases were mentioned in which natives had been cruelly murdered for the sake of the rubber they had col- lected, or because they had not produced sufficient to satisfy their rapacious perse- cutors. The institution of such charges against white men is not a matter which can be regarded with equanimity, and it is a pity that King Leopold, who has the general reputation of being an enlightened ruler, has not hastened to adopt all measures which may be necessary for putting an end to the scandals.
IBANKRUPTS' METHODS. I
BANKRUPTS' METHODS. I Of course one knows that there are many honourable bankrupts, some of whom have paid their creditors in full,, with interest from the .date of bankruptcy; but, on the other hand, it is evident from what one hears every week that bankruptcy is only legalised swindling. Dean Ramsey tells us of a Scotchman, who, seeing a man being led to execution for theft, remarked: Silly body! Why didn't he buy the property, and not pay for it?" It is evident that a good many people understand very well this method of acquisition. One device is the frequent practice of declaring that the furniture belongs to the bankrupt's wife, who becomes again a useful person when the debtor having failed to obtain his dis- charge resumes business as manager to his wife. These are old tricks, and very trans- parent, but they seem to be effectual, par- ticularly among the people who swindle I in a small way, probably for the reason that it is the only way open to them. Then there are the bankrupts whose failure is ascribed to speculation and extravagance in living. The man who steals a loaf from a baker's cart goes to prison, but he who smokes five shilling cigars without paying for them is much more tenderly dealt with, like the man who speculates with other people's money and loses it, setting suffi- cient aside to keep him in comfort when the necessary period of ostentatious poverty is at an end, and the bankrupt has obtained his discharge.
Stoeks. ;
Stoeks. Stocks firm. Printed and Published by "THE COUNTY OBSEKVEK," NEWSPAPER and PRINTING COMPANY, Limited, by JAMES HENRY OLARK. at their Offices, Bridge Street, Usk, in the County of Monmouth, Saturday7 September 16th, 1905.