County Observer and Monmouthshire Central Advertiser Abergavenny and Raglan Herald Usk and Pontypool Messenger and Chepstow Argus

ABERGAVENNY. I Aoemtt-Jfessrs Davies & Co. Booksellers. I TERRIBLE FATALITY TO A L. & N.W. EMPLOYEE. On Tuesday morning, as Thomas Pettitt, an employee of the London and North Western Railway Company, was engaged in unloading logs of pitch pine off some trucks on to a staging, the packing slipped and the timber rolled on to a wooden lever he was using, with the result that it sprung up and struck him on the right side of the neck, which it dislocated. On Wednesday, Mr J. B. Walford, coroner, held an inquiry into the death, and Mr C. O. Cotton appeared on behalf of the L. and N. W. Railway Company, and expressed deep regret and sym- pathy. William James Pettitt, Griffithstown, brother of deceased, said he had not seen him since January, but knew he h-id been in good health. Thomas. Close, shop foreman carpenter, said that about 11.45 on Tuesday, they were discharging pitch pine logs from a wagon in the goods yard on to a stage. The timber varied in length from 30 to 50 feet, and in weight from two to three cwt There were five other men engaged in the work, and the pieces of timber were being poised by the men. The stage and the wagon were on a level, so that there was not much of a drop. Deceased was on the stage, and the other four men were on the Wagon. He had a wooden lever with an iron hook in his hand, and with this he pulled the log towards him. He heard someone say Oh," and then saw Pettitt reel and fall into a sitting position on the stage. He would have fallen off had not the men caught hold of him. He seemed to expire immediately, and merely gasped and spluttered a little. He was dead when the doctors arrived. Daniel Maloney, labourer, in the employ of the L. and N.W.R., said he was "canting" on the touch side with deceased, who was opposite wit- ness on the stage. Pettitt said Are you ready 1" and then said, "Now," and the men all poised together and lifted the log. Pettitt pulled, and the weight of the timber wrenched the lever out of his hand, with the result that it struck him in the neck. One end of the piece of timber fell between the truck and the stage after one of the pieces of cross timber had come out of position. Had this piece of timber retained its original position the accident would not have happened. He had never seen these pieces of cross timber move before, although they had worked many pieces of timber from the truck to the stage. When witness got to Pettitt he said, "Lord, have mercy on me," and died. The Coroner asked whether the cross pieces of timber could not be secured. It was the unex- pected against which they had to try to guard. Mr Cotton: We could make it secure. Such a thing shall not occur again. In summing up, the Coroner said that no possible blame could be attached to Pettitt, who had been killed by this timber falling suddenly and unexpectedly, causing the piece of timber which formed the travelling way to come out of Position and let the timber down. In returning a verdict of Accidental Death," the foreman remarked that the jury hoped that in future the Company would see that the cross pieces were made secure.

Deceased, who was 46 years of age, was a native of IJsk, being the second son of the late Police- sergeant W. J. Pettitt, who many years ago was stationed in that town. A brother is P.C W. J. Pettitt, of Griffithstown. Much sympathy is felt with the bereaved relatives, especially with the Widow, who is left with eleven children to mourn the sad and sudden loss. Six of the children are dependent upon her. The eldest son was in Camp at Conway at the time of the accident, and returned on Wednesday morning. The funeral jkakes place at 3 p.m., on Sunday afternoon nejfc,at New Cemetery, Abergavenny. -♦

CAERLEON. I Affent— Mr Berry, Newsagent, CrOss-strtet. ENDOWED SCHOOLS. -The distribution of prizes this year was entrusted to Mrs E. L Lyne, -Mr* D. W. Jenkins, and the Rev D. Bevan Jones. ~f large proportion of the scholars ia the three depanmeuts had, made full attendances, aud the average was found do be exceptionally high.

I LLANFRECHFA UPPER. GRIFFITHS' CRAItITY.-At the meeting of the Llanfrechfa Upper District Council on Tuesday, the Chairman (Mr T. Titley) reported that the deputation appointed to meet the Llanfrechfa Lower Parish Council with respect to the Pont- newydd Griffiths' Charity bad had an interview with that authority, and had also made inquiries respecting the Councils powers in dealing with charities. They found that unless they had applied for powers to deal with charities when the Council was formed, they could not do so now, unless they obtained the consent of the L^cal 1 Government Board. He, therefore, moved that the Council apply to the L.G.B. for powers to appoint trustees for the charity.—This was agreed to.

I MONMOUTH. I Afent.-Mr. J. G. Jones, 24, Church &reet. Monmouth. R.D.C.-The usual meeting was held at the Shire Hall, Monmouth, on Friday af-ernoon, Mr S. C. Bosanauet, J.P., presiding.—The circular letter of the Monmouthshire County Council with reference to the conservation of the County's water supplies was read, and Mr D. W. Graham and the Rev R. Shelly Plant (Raglan) were appointed delegates to the conference of the Council and sanitary authorities of the County on the subject to be held at Newport on the 18th itist,The tender of Mr T. Ballinger, of Dingesfow, for the erection of a smill bridge at Owmcarvan, was accepted, the amount being E25. SERIOUS FIRE. -About one o'clock on Saturday morning the alarm of fire was raised, and it was found that the dwelling-house of Mr Matthew Pearce, marine-store dealer, of Wyeside, Mon- mouth, was on fire. The Fire Brigade promptly turned out but the upsettinar of the manual in the bed of the river caused some delay. The police and neighbours rendered ready assistance till the hose could be got into position Meanwhile the flames had got a good hold of the interior of the house, and the furniture and inside petitions were in full blaze. Great danger existed lest the flames should extend to a tank of oil only a few feet away, but, when the hose was got into play the fire was quickly got under control. Mr Pearce and most of the family were at their Rog-4 premises, and only two sons remained.at Monmouth. They were awakened during the night and escaped with some difficulty. The cause of the outbreak is unknown, and the damage done was considerable, estimated at from L 100 to 2300. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The usual fortnightly meeting of this Board was held on Friday, Mr S. n. Bosanquet, J.P., presiding.—The returns showed that out-relief had been distributed during the fortnight to the amount of LI.92, as compared with L198 in the same period last year. The inmates numbered 120, and the vagrants had totalled 89, against 103 last year.—Mr F. T. Bircham wrote a farewell letter to the Board on his retirement as inspector to the Local Government Board for Wales, regretting his inability to attend a Board meeting, and acknowledging the c mrtesy with which the members of the Board had treated him during the 3t years he had been inspector.—Out of three selected candidates, Henry G. James, Lydbrook, was appointed porter and labour master at the workhouse, at a salary of L25, with ratiolls. —The Local Government Board and the Registrar- General sent communications relating to the proposed appointment of two relieving officers for the Wells Dean district, who will also act as registrars, and after some discussion it was decided to advertise. A point raised was whether applications from Guardians could be accepted, in view of the Registrar-General's regulation that a registrarship would not be given to anyone who had been a Guardian within six months. It was decided to consider all applications sent in, and one member said he expected to receive two hundred. CARRIAGE AcCIDENT.-On Saturday afternoon, four companies of the R.M.R.E. (M.) were pro- ceeding to Troy Station to entrain for Ross when the band frightened a horse attached to a four. wheeled vehicle in which the wife, little son, and several friends of one of the officers (Lieutenant M. David, of Ferneide, Whitebrook), were approaching to witness the spectacle. The horse 'fran away down an incline towards ♦he approach- ing detachment. The coachman ditf his bet to guide the animal, bat after dashing through the ranks and scattering the men in all directions, the horse suddenly swerved into a lamp post. The occupants of the carriage were all thrown out, the lamp post was broken and bent, and the carriage smashed. Mrs David bad a severe cut on the bead, but the worst to suffer was her little son, who sustained coneusion of the brain. The governess and the coachman were also hurt, but not seriously. The others escaped more or less with a severe shaking. The injured were conveyed to a neighbouring cottage, where Dr Groves attended them, and they are all progressing favourably. The horse broke loose, and careered wildly about the town, but was caught before doing further damage.

NEW BOROUGH MAGISTRATES. I Three new magistrates have been added to the Monmouth Benoh, viz.: — Mr. J. E. Bowen, grocer, Monnow-street. Mr. Thomas Brace, manager of the Monmouth Gas and Water Company. Mr. R Gooding, stationmaster at Troy Station. All three gentlemen are Liberals in polities and Nonconformists in religion. Two magistrates, at their own request, have been removed from the list, viz., Mr George Up- ward and Mr J. Grant Wilson.

NEWPORT. I Aqontt-Mettrr Greenland and Oe.. High Street. I MONMOUTH ARCHDBACONBY CLERICAL CHARITY.— I At the annual meeting, at the Newport Town Hall, of the Society for the Relief of Necessitous Widows and Orphans of the Clergv of the Archdeaconry of Monmouth (the Bishop of Llandaff presiding), arrangements were made for the distribution of X181 amongst eighteen applicants. 0 FLOWER Stiow.-The flower show, on Thursday, was a great success. Colonel Wallii won the prize for the large group of plants, and alio the chief prize" for four varities of greenh ouse plants. For the best decorated ladies' table the first prize was won by Mrs F. A. William wi h mauve sweet peas and ferns; second, Mrs Percy Phillips with pink carnations and sweet peas, and third, Mrs Coulman with scarlet sweet peas. STORY OF A BILL OF EXOKANGB.-A.t Bristol Assizes on Wednesday, before Mr Justice Lawrence, an aotion was brought by Messrs. R. C. Murray and Company, wholesale cl itbiers, on a bill pf exchange for X193 against Edward John Williams, of Newport.—Mr Thornton Lawes (instructed by Mr D. Johnstone) appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr B. R. Vachell (instructed by Messrs. Lyndon Moore and Co.) for the defendant. -Mr Vachell said a man called Alexander Macdonald induced Williams to accept a bill with him by a statement which he knew to be wrong. Macdonald appeared to have been indebted to the plaintiff. About June 20th he came to Williams saying he wanted an accommodation bill for £93, and that he intended with that bill to buy a travelling draper's round in the neighbourhood of Abergavenny. No sooner had Macdonald gained the acceptance than he took it to Murray and Company.—The Judge said there was no doubt that the defendant was liable, and judgment was given for the plaintiffs for £ 193 6s 3d and costs.

I Markets. NEWPORT, CORN, Wednesday.—Small atten- dance. Wheat, maize, and oats were unchanged barley 9d and beans Is dearer on the week; flour, 24 a; offals unchanged. NBWPORT, CATTLE, Wednesday.—Good supply and attendance and brisk demand, all round prices being firmly maintained :-Best beef, 6 £ d per lb seconds, 6d; cows, 5d to 5|d; beat wether mutton, Sid j ewes, 6id to 7ld; lamb, 9d; calves, 7d to 8d; porker pigs, 10s to 10s 6d per score. NEWPORT, CHEESE, Wednesday. -Ab,,ut 8 tons pitched with good attendance, and brisk demand. Quotations: -Caerphilly makes, 48a to 56s; fancy dairies, 578 to 60s: Derbies, 64a to 658; and truckles, 60a to 63s.

Juvenile Smoking. The report of the Select Committee of the House of Lords on the Juvenile Smoking Bill was issued on Wednesday. The Committee think that legis- lation should proceed on the lines of the Bill set- tled by Sir Ralph Littler, the principal provisions of whieh are Every person Who knowingly sells any descrip- tion of cigarettes to any child under the age of sixteen shall be liable to a penalty of not exceed- ing 40s. for the first offence, and not exceeding jE5 for any subsequent offence. Every child under the age of sixteen who shall be found in possession of cigarettes or found smoking tobacco in any form shall upon convic- tion be liable to a penalty of not exceeding 40s. for each offence, and shall be subject to the pro- visions of the Youthful Offenders Act, 1901. To these the Committee think the following additions desirable:— cl, police-constables should be empowered to stop all youths apparently under sixteen seen smok- ing in any public place, and they should also be allowed to confiscate any tobacco found upon them. Local authorities should be allowed to extend some of these powers to park-keepers, school- masters, and others, by means of bye-laws. Some provision should exemot children who are genuinely employed by their fathers to fetch tobacco for them. It is suggested that the aid of teachers should be invoked to point out from time to time the bad effects of this habit, in stunting growth and in pro- ducing disease. In this way the Committee hope that a public opinion would be created among boys which would materially stop the habit, and go far, in conjunction with legislation on the lines which they have suggested, to decrease the evil which threatens to do so rnuob barm to the manhood of this country"

I History of Monmouthshire." I Part 11. of Col. J. A. Bradney's magni- ficent work on Monmouthshire has just been published. It deals with the" Hun- dred of Abergavenny," which includes the 24 parishes of Abergavenny, Llantilio Pertholey, Llanfihangel Crucorney, Old- castle, Cwmyoy, Llangattock Lingoed, Llanvetherine, Llanddewi Scyrrid, Llan- ddewi Rhydderch, Llanvapley, Llanarth, Llansantffraid^ Llanfihangel nigh Usk, Llangattock-nigh-Usk, JJanwenarth, Llan foist, Llanelen, Llanover, Llanfair Cilge- din, Goitre, Mamhilad, Trevethin, Llan- hileth, and Aberystruth. The two distinct divisions in the County —the upland, or industrial portion, and the lowland watered by the river Usk, where ancestral seats abound, are clearly defined, while the mass of valuable facts —antiquarian, genealogical, and historical —most carefully collected and weighed, and the detailed descriptions given, com- bined with excellent maps (reproduced from the Ordnance Survey), and rare illustrations, tmark it as a great standard work of reference for generations to come. It will be complete in six parts at two guineas each part, and Messrs. Mitchell Hughes and Clarke, of 140, Wardour Street, W., are the publishers.

Monmouthshire Water Supply. Alderman P. Wilson Raffan presided at a confer- ence of the various district councils of Monmouth- shire and the County Council, at the offices of the latter, at Newport, on Wednesday afternoon, to consider the question of the water supply of the County. The U.D.C.s represented were Abercarn, Aber- sychan, Abertillery, Bedwellty, Caerleon, Chepstow, Ebbw Vale, Llanfrechfa Upper, Llantarnam, Nan- tyglo and Blaina, Mynyddisllwyn, Panteg, Ponty- pool, Rhymney, Risca, Tredegar, and Usk; and the R-D.C.s of Monmouth, Magor, Pontypool, and St. Mellons. After some discussion, on the motion of Council- lor Onions, seconded by Alderman Sir Henry Mather-Jackson, Bart., it was resolved:— That in the opinion of this conference it is desirable, in the interests of the County, and es- pecially its industrial districts, that the present sources of water supply should be conserved, and all measures taken for preventing outside companies or bodies from abstracting water to which the inhabitants of this County have a natural claim; that the Countv Council should promote a Bill in Parliament in the ensuing ses- sion with the view of securing a good and ample supply of water for the benefit of the County, and that the members of the district councils present pledge themselves to secure the co-oper- ation and support of their respective councils in the promotion of such Bill. It was also resolved, on the motion of Councillor Probyn (Pontypool), seconded by Councillor T. J. Price (Tredegar):— That in the event of the County Council de- ciding to promote a Bill in conformity with the foregoing resolution, a further conference of representatives of local authorities be convened.

Cricket. I USK were diespi3dOted on Saturday last, in I consequence of Aberga^ony Jo raise a team. This intima'i«n was 50t received until 1«* o'clock on Saturday morning, givuig tbfi Uskiteg no time to arrange with another team. Aber- gavenny have a second string, and surely all the players were not away.

PONTYPOOL. POLICE COURT, SATURDAY. A NOISY DBFENDANT—Mary Gibbs, married, Sowhill. was brought up in custody, charged with assaulting an aged woman named Ellen Driscoll, at Pontypool, ou July 2nd.—Complainant stated that the defendant went into her house and struck: her in the face When she fell down the defendant kicked her —Rose Glalwin gave evidence as to seeing Gibbs strike the complainant.-Defendant. who was very noisy during the hearing of tha case, was fined 20s with the alternative of 14 daye imprisonment. WANT OF CORI&OBORATIom. -Henry Woolfe, who formerly worked as a collier at Abersychan, and who is now said to be in America, was eummonecl by Mary Ann Watkin, 26, single, of Aberayehan. to show cause why he should not, contribute towards the support of her illegitimate twin children, of which she alleged he was the fat her.- Mr W. J. Everett, solict or, Pontypool, w-sfortha defendant — lbe case waa dismissed for want ofi corroborative evidence. P -LICE COURT, MONDAY. ASSAULTING THE POLICE.—Thomas Atkins* collier, Cwmbran, was charged with riding bicycle without a light at New Inn, on Saturday night, and also with assaulting P.C. Beavan in tha execution of his duty at the same time and place. —The constable stated that at 945 p.m. ha stopped Atkina, who was riding a bicycle through New Inn without a light. He asked him for hie name and address, wbereupou Atkins struck hint* a violent bl,w in the face, giving him a black eye. Witness closed with him, and in the struggle his hands were severely injured. Eventually witness [Continued on last Page.]

PANTEG. NEW CEMETERY OPENED.-On Thursday after- noon, Mr A. A. Williams, J.P., chairman of the Panteg District Council, performed the opening ceremony of the now cemetery at Panteg. the Bishop of Llandaff subsequently consecrating the Church of England portion of th* ground. Mr John Rosser presented Mr Widiams with an engraved silver key, which opened the Chapel door, and votes of thanks were accorded Mr J. C. Hanbury, J.P., D.L., for his kindness in granting the land, and Mr Williams for his services. The cemetery provides accommodation for about 80 graves, and the work has been carried out at a cost of about CI,900 by Mr A. J. Oolborne, Swindon, under the supervision of Mr D. J. Lougher, Pontypool,

[ POXTYPOOL. I dgtntt—Ur Fteldhouse, and Mr G. H Churchill, The Market. I itestn, Kdui'ir-is and C> and I Air Hickeh. New Inn. I THE EDUCATION BILL CONDEMNED.—A meeting I for the-purpose of omtesting againxt the E lucati <o Bill was held in the Town Hall, P »ntypool, on Thursday evening in last week, when a large gathering was presided over by Mr A. A. Williams, J.P C.C. After an address by Mr, Lovaco Frasør, Barry, a resolution pledging the m.)ot determined opposition to the Bill in its present. f rm and promising 'he use of every legitimate means to defeat its unj st pr-ipo^als was moved by Mr W. Godfrey (Cardiff), sec mded by Mr R. J. Thatcher (Cardiff), and carried unanimously. PONTYPOOL H »CKBY CLUB.—Mr T, P. H-flraes Watkins presided at a general meeting of the Pontypool Hockey Club, held at the Wav.-rley Hotel, Pont.yp iol, for the purpose of flee in« officers f«r the ensuing season. The f^ll »wing were appointed :—Secretary and delegate to Hockey Association, T. P. H. Watkins; match secretary, for Thursday teams, Rprt Ud-11; captain of Thursday teams, W. Pegler; vice- captain, H. H. Watkins; match secretary of Saturday teams, F. E. Hughes; cap ain of Saturday firsts, J. A. Parker; vice, F. C -iini; captain of Saturday seconds, H. O. Butler: vice, F. Bindon; additional members of selection committee, F. Trploar and B. Morgan (Thnra 'av<). W. E. H. WiiL,ki,.is and D. Bwen fSa'ifday-*) The treasurer (Mr T. P. H. Watkins) repo-tei that the club was in a sound financial n despite the fact that there were some subscriptions out- standing amounting to about E2 —\fter some discussion, i' was d-eilerl to appr,ach the Pontvp ">ol OhamHer of Trade with a vi,.w to again securing the Pol > Grounds, Pontypool Road, for the playing of matches.

NORTFI MONMOUTHSHIRE CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION. Mr A. A. Williinq orAsirled at a meeting if 'he Executive of the North Monmouthshire C ins-rva- tive Association, held at the 0institutional Club. PontYpo 11, on Satu* lay afternoon. In acc-dance with notice LieuteOQRt.C ,lo"el D. E. Willi irn- Panteg, moved that the central offices of the Association be removed from Abergavenny to Pontvpool, and after so-ne dis- cuseion it was decidecl to aporoach the Constitutional Club with a view to securing suitable rooms for the offices on the Club's prem ises. A notice of motion to hold future Executive meetings at Pontvpool was carried, and the nominations of sub-agents for the hill districts were confirmed. Colonel Williams, Mr J. O. Mar-h (Aber- gavenny). and the agent (Mr H. Halliwell) were appointed aq debates to a special conference of the National C »ns«rvat,ive Association, The Chairman stated that he, the treasurer, and the agent, had forwarded an address to Mr Chamberlain congratulating him on his birthday, and thanking him for his services to the Unionist cause.

SERIOUS FIRE AT PONTNEWYNyDD. I A serious outbreak of fira occurred in the carpenter's shoo, an i q nckly extended to the oil stores, of tbe Pontnewynydd Iron Sheet and Galvanising Work->, late on Monday night. So fiercely did the fl imes spread that the whole works seemed an one time to be in danger. Hasty telephonic mf)-sages procured the services of the Pontypool, Blaen tvon, and Abersychan Fire Brigades wh » rendered very valuable assistance. The barrels of oil blazed furiously, and verv soon gutted the two shed* in which the fire originated, and spread with alarming rapidity to a larger shed adjoininsr, in which are the engine and dynamos for generating electricity as an illuminant for night work. Bv directing attention upon this shed, and ignoring the oil shed, whose position was hopeless, the brigades were enable to save the machinery. The electric light wjres were completely fused, and a portion of the works will have to be stopped until they ate renewed.

Death of Ald. Edwin Grove, I J.P., D.L. I With deep regret we have to record the death of Alderman Edwin Grove, late on Thursday night, the anniversary of his birthday, at his residence, Brendon View, Stow Park Avenue, Newport. For some time he had been suffering from paralysis, but iufluenza following on a chi I was the immediate cause of death, and Dr. Morel Thomas and Dr. Garrod Thomas had been in constant attendance for several days on account of his critical condition. Born at Bilston, Staffs, in 1832, he removed to Monmouthshire at the age of 20, when a number of Bilston gentlemen leased some large collieries and tinplate works in the county, and engaged him as accountant at the Pontypool Tin plate works which was later taken over by the Ebbw Vale Company, who, recognising his great business ability, appointed him secretary to the company, which necessitated his residence in London for ten years. He returned to Mon- mouthshire in 1874 and continued in the service of the Ebbw Vale Company, making his resi- dence at Newport. On the passing of the Local Government Act and the formation of County Councils, Mr Grove successfully contested the Ebbw Vale seat, and was elected first Chairman of the Mon- mouthshire County Council-a position he was unanimously elected to year after year until 1902, when continued ill-health obliged him to decline the honour. A Congregationalist in creed, a Liberal in politics,, and a great temperance advocate, Mr Grove won and retained the sincere respect of all classes of politicians by his eminent fairness in public matters, and he was a complete master of the details of administrative work, into which he threw himself heart and soul, without fear or favour, and without any desire for personal preferment or reward. He was the first Chairman of the Standing Joint Committee, as well as of the then Joint Education Committee, the County Governing Body, and the Joint Lunatic Asylum at Aberga- venny. For several years he was treasurer°of the University of Wales, and only resigned on account of ill-health. t) On the occasion of his vacating the chairman- ship of the Mou. C.C., Lord Tredegar spoke in the highest terms of his administrative ability and impartiality, and headed a movement to present him with a life-size painting in oils of himself, executed by H. T. Wells, R,A. This portrait Ald. Grove afterwards presented to the County, and it now adorns the wall of the Council Chamber. By the death of Ald. Grove, Monmouthshire loses one of its most highly respected and best- known public men, and one whom it will be hard indeed to replace. He leaves a widow, one son (an engineer in China), and three daughters.

Welsh Vationiil Library. VISCOUNT TREDEGAR'S MUNIFICENT DONATION. Viscount Tredegar has forwarded to the Town Clerk of Cardiff, a cheque f r £ 3,<)00, the am unt his lordship prouised to subscribe to the fnnt) raised when Cardiff was competing for the Wglsb Na'ional Library and Museum. The National Library went to Aberystwith and the Museum to Cardiff. Many subscriberfi made it a condition that both the museum and library should go to Cardiff, and in many cases half of the promised subscription had been sent. Viscount Tredegar's munificent donation, however, was sent without any stipula-ion whatever, and it is now extremely probable that other donors will follow theexa'nple so w >rthily set hv bi6 lordship. The fuud now amounts to £ 17.000.

Outrage on the Mountain near Blaenavon. A WOMAN ROBBED WITff VIOLENCE. Mrs Morgan, an aged lady, who resides at Llatiover, was the victim of highway robbery under brutal circumstances on Saturday evening. As she was proceeding alollg the lonely moantain r ad betweei Blaenavon and Llamver, about 9.30 p.m., she met a man who called upon her to eive up her money or he lifo." Mrs Morgan, who was returning from Blaenavon market in a doukey cart, old the man that shfrhad no money, and he thereupon attempted to rifle her pockets. When she offered some resistance he struck her several heavy blows on the head with a thick stick. Mrs Morgan was brutally knocked ab,utt, and, on conning to herself, she found that. she had been robbed of all her money. She promptly pave information to the police and aunplied them with a detailed desGripti to of her assailant. ^uperintendnnt Davies, of Abergavenny, and several other policemen made an extensive search. and on Sundav, Thomas Y^mm, a collier, said to be a native of Blaenavon, was arrested at Lydbrook, Gloucestershire. MORE PARTICULARS. The spot where the assault to Ik place is almost centrally situated between Llanover and Blaenavon, in a mountainous district. The Goose and Cuckoo Public-house is about two or three miles from Llanover, on the side of the mountain, and is almost the same distance from Blaenavon, and the alleged assault to >k place about half a mile from the public-house. Mrs M>rgan's age is 67. Dr Vl\rne discovered five nasty wounds on her scalp, which had penetrated to the bone. She was knocked on the right band, and her left wrist was also damaged. 001 Sunday she was unconscious for about an hour and a half. Mrs Morgan's assailant left the stick with which he dealt the bl tf/I in a hedge close by, and when fmnd it was covered with biood and hair. A pocket-bandkerchief and a button, which are supposed to have belonged to the assailant, were also fmnd at the same spot. Mrs Morgan lay on the ground for about an hour and a half after the assault, and then craw!ed to a cottage half a mile away where her groans awoke some people, who took her in. At one time it was thought that it would be advisable to take her depositions, as her condition was so critical. but this course was afterwards deemed unnecessary. The accused is stated to have been working in Owmavon for about, 30 years. The arrest was effected by a GI iucestershire constable on Sunday night about nine o'clock at Upper Lydbrook, in the Forest of Dean. Mrs M >rgau was again attended on Monday afternoon by Dr Avarne, and he then stated that she was going on as well as could be expected, but it was early to say whether she was out of danger. He had to put 25 stitches into her head. PRISONER BEFORE THE MAGISTRATES. Thomas Yaram, a labourer, was brought up in custody at Abergavenny Police Court on Monday, before Colonel Man.sel, charged with stealing 58 IOd from the person of Caroline Morgan, of Llanover, and also with unlawfully wounding her, on Saturday night, on the road between Blaenavon and Llanover. P.O. Powell, Llanover, gave evidence of receiving pri-oner from the Lydbrook police the previous night. Prisoner pleaded not guilty to the charge, stating that at the time be was at Camavon. On the application of Superintendent Davies prisoner was remanded in custody till Wednes- day. THE PRISONER IDENTIFIED: ANOTHER REMAND. Yemm, described as a quarry sinker, was again brought up at Abergavenny Police Court, on Wednesday—before Capt. R. Powell Rees, Major Williams, the Mayor (Councillor J. C. Gwatkin), and Mr. Ll. Attwood. The Clerk (Mr. J. B. Walford) informed the prisoner that the police were going to ask for a further remand on the ground that Mrs. Morgan was not well enough to attend, and asked him if he had anything to say why he should not be remanded. Prisoner: No, sir. The Clerk (to Supt. Davies): Is there anything to connect him 1 Supt. Davies There is no question at all about it, sir. He was identified by the woman yesterday. P.C. Powell, Abergavenny, gave evidence of arrest, and said he had every reason to believe that Yemm was the man stated by the woman to have assaulted her. The Clerk (to prisoner): Have you anything to say? Yemm: No, air. The Chairman: You are remanded for a week. Mrs. Morgan is reported to be progressing satis- factorily, but she will be unable to leave her room for some time. Yemm was removed to Usk Prison on Wednes- day afternoon.

The Smut Set." I Lady Violet Greville writings to London Opinion" on the attacks made by some writers in the Press on what is called the I Smart Set" says:—"The 'Smart Set' are only a handful; they are constantly [ changing and being recruited from the ranks of the nouveaux riches and are in no way connected with the old nobility and gentry of the country. That their example is deplorable I admit, and that it is greedily followed by those in an inferior position must be generally ac- corded. The prevailing vice of the day is the love of idleniss and luxury; but it is not confined to one class, or one section-it pervades the whole nation. The unem- ployed are not always rich, they are often poor, but they equally hate work Pleasure, coupled with neglect of duty, has become the national god. Holidays are more fre- quent, change is more sought after, excite ment is more desired, plain duty is evaded. Home life is gradually ceasing to interest; parents gad, children gad-the rich in motors, the poor in third-class carriages and trams Nobody saves, every bit of income is spent in finery, show or amuse- ment. Some kind of a reaction whether revolutionary, religious, or moral, must, no doabt,, soon make itself felt."

Parliamentary. I THE EDUCATION BILL. I At 10.30 on Wednesday night the auto- matic guillotine, the only solution of a hopeless tangle, brought the Committee stage of the Education Bill in the House of Commons to an end.

Two Men Electrocuted. I John Williams and his son-in-law, James Hunter, I were electrocuted nnder extraordinary circumstances j at the Cwmneol Colliery, Aberaman, on Wednesday. The men were engaged in removing an o-d screen et^g'ne, which bad been substituted recently by a new engine worked by electricity. A part of the old engine was fixed to a pulley of the new one, and was being raised from the ground to be placed on a trolley in the engine-house. Hunter gave the trolley a push and it ran into some live wires. He endeavoured to withdraw the trollpy. into which the current had by this time passed, and was im- mediately electrocuted. Williams, realising the danger of his son-in-law, erasped Hunter, and he was also instantaneously killed.

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CAERLEON. POLICE COURT, THURSDAY. Before Sir ARTHUR MACKW ETH, Bart., E. HARTLEY. Esq, and H. WILLIAMS, E-q. Nor Ei;ouGH. -Richard Scrivens, ostler, New- port, was summoned f,ir driviiir ahorse and cart at Caerleon without two lights on the 18th June.— P.C. Jones said defendant bad a lamp in tho middle of the cart, but he should have had twa lights.-Orderod to pay the COlits (4s 6d) ONB Licr,sr,. -Daniel Sherman, labourer, Caerleon, was summoned for keeping two dogs at Caerlpou whilst having a licence for one onlv, on the 29th May. -P.C Cleeve said he saw a black retriever and a greyhound, on defendant's premises.—Defendant denied the ownership of the two dogs. He was fined IUs and costs. DRUNK.- Ila rgaret Hagarty, single woman, of Newport, W8" charged with beinsr drunk and dis- orderly at Caerleon.-P.C. Cleeve proved the case. There was a long list pf offences against the defendant, who was committed for a month. MAINTENANCE.—James Webb, paiuter. New- port, was summoned for disobeying an order made on 5th February, to contribute 4s to support Mary Ann Fisher, the amount due being Æ4 16s.— Defendant was ordered to pay forthwith. AD,TnURN-ED.- William HlIry John, tinworker, Pontnewydd. was summoned for assaulting Florence Mary John, bis wife, at Llantarnato on the 7th July.—Mrs John, who is at present resid- ing at Lydney, said that her husband threatened to knock her bead off, and afterwards knocked her down. She was saturated with blood. She admitted throwing a jug at defendant in self- defence. He had previ >unly assaulted her when they resided a' Po>itymi«ter.—The case wast- adjourned t" the Cwmbran Curt a fortnight hence, as the summons had beeu made returnable for that date.

CHEPSTOW. PETTY SESSION^, TUESDAY. Before Dr. LAWRENCE, C, W. WH ALLEY, Esq., and, E. T. HEAP, Esq. GAMING.-Henry Adams, Howard Edwards. John. Nurse, and Alfred Turner, were summoned for gaming at Ctldicot on Sunday, July Sth.-Turner- and Edwards ploided not f,rlliltv.-P.C. Divies gave evidence. —As nothing was known against the boys, they were each fir-ed the costs, 4a. 61.. and cautioned. AN OLD OFFICNDBR.-G-orge Splatt, trowman, WHB summoned for drunkenness "t Tint-irn. Defen- dant said he had been to work, and drmk some cider, to which he was not accustom Love- stated that at 6.3" he found defendant lying on the side of the bank at the quny. He was drunk, and witness told him to go to his vessel. Splatt beoama abusive, but subsequenlty went.-Detf-udint said- that nobody could give him a bad name or a good- one —Questioned as to how many times be had baen previously convicted (there were 40 convio- tions against him) he said he didn't quite know, and if he tried to keep account he should go "dotty."—The Bench gave him another ohanoe, and imposed a fine of 5s. and 4s, 61. coats, or seven- davs -He went to prison. EJECTMENT ORDER. -John Roberts, Crown agent. at Tin tern, applied for an ejectment order against- Susan Vaughao, who has occupied a cottage at Old. Furnace, at a rental of 3s. 4 t. per month. —Notice expired on March 31st, but Vaughan, who had paidl, no rent, refused to leave. Service of notice having, been proved, the justiaes irrintpd th* warrant. TRESPASSING ON THE RAILWAY.—J»mes Whit- church, of Chepstow, was summoned for trespassing on the Great Western Riilway at Chep-to %v. -Mr L. H. Hornby, who appeared to proseeute, stated, that the oompany experienced great difficulty with- trespassers, and a fortnight previously two men. named Carey and Smith had been fin^d for a similar offence.-Whitchurch was fined 2s. 6d., and 7s. 6d. costs. ONLY TKB CONSTABLE.—Nigel Howells, trowman, was summoned for being drunk at Tintern on July gth.-P.C. Love gave evidence, and said that de- fendant was so drunk that he placed him. inside the saw mills yard out of the way. -The, Magistrates' Clerk: Have you any witness De- fendant No onlv the constable. (L-iu^hter.)—A fine of 2s. 6d. and 4a. 61. costs was imposed.

NEWPORT. POLICE COUR P, MONDAY. A TERRIBLE HOME. William Heaven and his wife, Annie, living at- 1, Wolseley Street, were sent to pris In for two months on a charge of neglecting their fiva children in a manner likely to iujure their health. Mr Lyndon Moore, who prosecuted for th N S.P.C.C., said it was not so much a case of not; providing f .),,d and clothing as of general neglect due to both parents giving way to drink. Th man earned an averalle of S2 per week. H. worked hard, and drank hard. The wife also- drank, with the result that the house was in a. most insanitary state, and 'he children, ranging ia age from eleven to twins aged two, were negleotedL and unprovided for. Inspector Sparks spoke of the house as being a fever den with scarcely allY furniture. P.C. Smith was so overcome with the foul smell in the house that he turned sick. P.O. Hamer said he visited the place reoently and found one of the children so dirty that its skirt was quite invisible. Heaven said his wife pawned the things out of the house and off the children's back. The wife said her husbaud did not provide her wit4 sufficient money to keep the children tidy. COUNTY COUfiT, WEDNESDAY. Before His Honour Judge Oww. A SAD CASK. Mr Dauncey appeared for the plaintiffs in that case in which the Soath Wales Brattice Cloth Company, Ltd., were concerned.—Mr Parsons ap- peared for the defendant, Foster, who, Mr Dauncey explained, in February, 1904, lost his right arm just below the elbow. This was an application for the termination or diminution of compensation, as the lad had been offered light work at 4s. per week, which had b-en refused.-Ris Honour: The boy gets X6 1081 Od. a year, and up to the present he has received;CI3. He has lost his right arm. is a -ripple for life, and yet you wish to take this sum from him.-Dr. Neville said that the boy was in a bad state of health, and certainly not fit to work. Ho had not fully recovered from the accident.-His I Honour snggested that this was a case in which tha boy should be given a lump sum in termination ot compensation, and the case was adjourned for Mr Daunoey to consult his clients en the point.

others had died ffllm the effects of accidents there. The Coroner said he did not think it was putting it too utronyly to term it a veritable death trap, but at the "sme time ho did nit think that proper representations could have been made to the authorities as to the state of the road. After they had heard thtt at least four deaths had occurred there, and dozen* of accidents, it was extraordinary that something had not been done but, as bp. said before, he could not believe that proper repre- sentation* bad been made. The jurv returned a verdict of "Accidental death," and added a rider to the effect that some- thing ah uld be done to remove the cause of danger on the bill.