Monmouth Guardian and Bargoed and Caerphilly Observer

NEW TREDEGAR POLICE COURT. Saturday, before Mr D. W. Evans (in the chair), Mr J. J. Hale, Mr Ben Jones, and Mr W. R. Jackson. DEFILING A WALL.—For defiling a wall, Wm. Price (47), labourer, Tirphil, was fined lOs., and Thomas Evans (30), collier, Gilfach, a like amount. ASSAULT.—Dd. George Atkins (33), collier, Rhym- ney, was summoned for assaulting Sarah Ann Jones, on March 21st. Complainant, who appeared with a black eye, said this was caused by defendant. Police- Constable Campbell said that Mrs Jones made a com- plaint to him of the alleged assault. Defendant denied the charge, and said the black eye was caused by the complainant knocking herself against a chest of drawers. He was fined 408. or one month. PETTY THEFTS AT ABERBARGOED.—WM. Dynock (33), collier, Bargoed, was fined 10s. for stealing timber, value 6d., the property of the Powell Duffryn Co. P.C. Barrell stated that he saw the defendant going home from work carrying a frail unusually tvy On inspecting the same, the timber was found there.—A warrant was issued against Wm. Henry Jenkins (17), a labourer, of Aberbargoed, who was charged with stealing coal.-Thoraas Adams (35), col- lier, New Tredegar. was summoned for stealing coal, value 2d., the property of the Powell Duffryn Co.— P.C. Preece gave evidence of seeing the defendant on the tip with a bag. When questioned, he pleaded he had no coal in the house. A note for the usual supply had been obtained, but the haulier could not deliver it owing to the roads being so bad. He was fined 10s. ALL BOUND OVER.—George Sunderland (42), ripper, New Tredegar, was summoned for assaulting Florence Marshall. Florence Marshall was summoned for assaulting Eliza Sunderland.—Complainant said that on March 14th a knock came at the door, which she answered, and the defendant struck her a blow on the chin, knocking her down.—The father of complain- ant said that after the defendant had hit his daughter, he struck Sunderland in her defence. Confirmatory evidence was given.—Sunderland stated that Mrs Marshall hit his wife first. He went to interfere and Mrs Marshall's father struck him down. A poker was afterwards brought out, but fortunately for him he was rushed into the house, as "on the door was a mark in which you could bury your knuckle."—Mrs Sunder- land said she was struck several times by Mrs. Mar- shall.—Each party was bound over to keep the peace for six months, and ordered to pay the costs. OBSCENE LANGUAGE.—The following were fined 40s. for obscene language: Dd. Romtis, collier, Rhymney; Phillip Carroll (24), collier, Abertysswg; and Mary Stevenson (32), married, Aberbargoed, 20s. THE UsUALs.-For being drunk and disorderly the following were fined: Wm. Tarrant (50), Arthur Poples (19), Wm. Evans (24), D. J. Bowen (20), Thos. James (21). Morgan Jones (34), all of Aberbargoed, 10s. each; Abel Rees (27), Thomas Thomas (32), col- liers, Aberbargoed, 20s. each Dd. Morgan (49), collier, Abertysswg, 10s.; Ed. Humphries (27), collier, Hhym. ney, 10s.; Dd. Jenkins (24), collier, Cwmsyfiog, 20s.; Wm. Eastman (36), collier, Cwmsyfiog, 10s. Wm. J. Morgan (21), engine driver, Tirphil, 20s.; Benj. Dun- ning (21), Robt. Pritchard (21), Saml. Davies (22), col- liers, New Tredegar, 10s. each Charles Dunning (27), Percy Price (21), colliers, New Tredegar, 20s. each.

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BOYS PLAYED WITH GELIGNITE.. An object described as resembling a shav- ing-stick" was picked up by boys playing in a field near Backworth Colliery, Northum- berland, and was being pitched about amongst them when it exploded in the hands of a lad named Gratton, shattering one hand and so injuring his face that his sight is imperilled. Three playmates were hurt, but not seriously. Their plaything was a bobbin of gelignite.

I BARGOED POLICE COURT. I Friday, before Mr Edward Edwards (chairman) and Dr. Eleazar Davies. USING A CUT OUT.-Stanley Rendell, 25. optician, Bargoed, was summoned for using a cut out on a motor cycle on 22ad March, Defendant admitted the charge, and explained the circumstances, and the case was dismissed on payment of costs. ON THE FOOTPATH.—Otto Hannes, collier, Caer- philly, was summoned for riding a bicycle on the foot- path, on the 28th March. Defendant explained, in a foreign accent, that the road was rough and almost impassable, as where he had seen a leetle bit of foot- path."—The Clerk: You took advantage of it ?-De- fendant: Yes. Ordered to pay the costs. NOT A BONA-FIDE.-Enoch Rees, 42, collier, Nelson, was charged with falsely representing himself as a bona-fide traveller on the 29th March, ang giving a false name and address. P.C. Brown stated that at 11.45 he went into the Greyhound, Llanfabon, and saw defendant in the bar with a pint of beer in front of him. Witness said he asked for his name and address, and defendant gave an address at Penrhiwceiber, and which he had entered in the visitors' book. Afterwards de- fendant admitted that he came from Y nysboeth. De. fendant was sober at the time. Fined 10s. under each I charge. ALLEGED CHILD NEGLECT.—Harriet Powell, 42, married, Gelligaer, was charged with neglecting her children on the 28th January. Mr W. J. Canton, Merthyr, stated on behalf of the N.S.P.C.C., by whom the proceedings had been instituted a month ago, that the defendant had availed herself of the probation given to her by the Bench on the former occasion, and had removed into respectable quarters at Pentre, and was looking after her children properiy, and so it was desired to withdraw the proceedings. This request was granted by the Bench. MISCELLANEOUS.—The following were fined 10s. each for drunkenness Wm. Griffiths (34), collier Bar. goed Frank Davies (47), collier, Gilfach Evan Griffiths (27). labourer, Bargoed; W. J. 'Smith (28), haulier, Bargoed David Watkins (30), haulier, Bar- goed; Thomas Thomas (41), collier, Bargoed; W. Olden, labourer, Bargoed. ASSAULTING HIS WIFE.—John Edwards, labourer, Penpedairlieol, was summoned for assault and battery by hlS wife, Esther Edwards. The particular assault concerne d by his wife, the 21st March, when, complainant said, the defendant struck her and sent her out of the home. During the past four years she had been often beaten by defendant, and turned out on the road, and the children were frightened to death of him when he was drunk, but not when he was sober. In reply to the Clerk, complainant said she would not bother with him any more, and wanted a separation order. The Clerk You are living with him now, you cannot have a separ- ation order in that case. Complainant said the home was in her name and she could not get defendant out of it. Defendant promised to sign the pledge and give up the drink, and the Bench bound defendant over in the sum of .£10 to keep the peace for six months, and to pay the costs, 11s. 6d.

CASTLE FIRE IN ULSTER. I TWO SUFFAGETTES ARRESTED. I At a special court held at Belfast on Satur- day evening Miss Dorothy Evans and Miss Madge Muir, officials of the Belfast Branch of the Women's Social and Political Union, were charged with having in their possession explosives for the purpose of committing a felony. The Crown solicitor stated that he hoped to prove that defendants had been con- nected with several outrages, including the destruction of Sir Hugh MeCalmont's man- sion at White Abbey, and an attempt to fire I Wallace Castle, Lisburne. The women were remanded on bail.

HOUSE OF DEAD DOGS. I STRANGE DISCOVERY IN LONDON I SUBURB. When bailiffs entered a large house in Brumsliill-road, Ilarlesden, on Saturday, to distrain for rent, they found the tenant had lefi, but the house was occupied by a score of dead and dying Pomeranian dogs. Some of the dead animals had evidently been dead for many days, and some of the living were al- most dead from hunger. One had a newly- born puppy by its side.

THE HEALTH OF RHYMNEY. 1 DR. R. V. REDWOOD'S ANNUAL REPORT. Dr. R .V. do Acton Redwood, the capable medical officer of the Rhymney Urban Council, presented to that authority, at their meeting on Wednesday night, his second annual report. From the first word to the last sentence the report is highly interest- ing reading. It comprises most valuable, information of a statistical character, it en- umerates the many diseases that have arisen in the Urban area, and having detailed the causes, suggests the remedies to prevent a recurrence. The report is undoubtedly the best which has been presented on the health and sanitary condition of Rhymney, and Dr. Redwood is to be complimented upon the careful compilation of the facts. From the report we give the following summary of a few of the heads." The Medical Officer after describing the character of the district, says:—" The houses are situated in the upper and lower slopes of the valley, 900 feet above sea level; the surrounding hills attract mois- ture with consequent heavy rainfall and lack of sunshine, as compared with lower lying districts. As a result this area is very unsuitable for people addicted to rheumatism and chest affections. There is, and always has been, a considerable amount of outdoor relief. The population, esti- mated upon the June census of 1911, and the now houses erected since, averaged at 5-59 persons per house, is 12,069, and on that the following statistics are based. The report is, as usual, divided into three parts, the first dealing with sickness and mor- tality, the second with the causes aiid means taken to prevent the spread of out- breaks of the more important infectious diseases, and the third giving a detailed ac- count of the general sanitary condition of, and improvements carried on in, the dis- trict during the year, concluding with tables I., II., III., IV., and a special one for cases of phthisis and sanatorium or hospital accommodation. The number of births registered in the course of the year was 331 (males, 168; females, 163), showing a decrease of 27 on 1912 (358) and giving a birth rate of 27.42 as against 30 01 in 1912, not so satisfactory, but satisfactory compared with other parts of the country. VACCINATIONS.—The number done during the year was 254 (313 in 1912) 235 under 6 months; 19, 6 months and over; leaving 77 of those born to be accounted for by deaths, removals, unfitness and exemptions, not a large number, and I regret to note that the number obtaining exemptions are increas- ing if this continues it will become a serious menace to public health. 1 DEATHS.—The deaths at all ages wero 153 (males, ol; females, 72), against 168 in 1912, giving a general death rate of 12.67 on this year's population. General rate on 1911 census being 12.32; this rate is quite satisfactory; 1912 the rate was 14.09 and 13.68. The INFANTILE RATE (under 1 year) was 154.08. The rates each quarter being 178.77, 125.00, 134 1, and 132.93 respect- ively a very high rate oven compared with last year, which was high, the rate then being 111.6. The rate under 5, per 1,00 population, was 5.21. THE ZYMOTIC RATE for the year, includ- ing diarrhoea, enteritis and gastroenteritis, was 1.24, as against 2.77 for 1912, and 3.06 for 1911. Deaths from all tubercular diseases (11) represented a rate of .91, as against .69 for 1912, and 1.02 for 19J1. The infantile rate under 1 year, per 1,000 births (51) was 154.08 a very high rate. The births were 331. Of this apparently very high rate com- pared with other districts, nearly half is made up by the first heading, on the table, i.e., congenital debility, malformations and premature births. No case or treatment be- stowed on these infants by the mothers could have avoided this number of deaths. The deaths that might be due to improper feeding, unhealthy surroundings, etc., namely, 8, are not many for the population. SANITARY ADMINISTRATION OF THE DIS- THICT.-All parts of the district were fre- quently visited and inspected by your ex- perienced surveyor, Mr Marks, and myself. A note is made of any insanitary conditions found in or about dwellings, especially those containing cases of infectious diseases; the requisite steps being taken for their re- moval as promptly as possible. Where cases of the more serious infectious diseases such as typhoid fever, diphtheria, scarlet fever and tuberculosis existed, cards with full in- structions for preventing the spread were left, and disinfectants supplied and the use of them shown. The children were stopped from attendance at school. In the case of pulmonary tuberculosis, spitting cups were supplied and their use shown; in addition, large cards with instructions relating to the disease were left at each house. All cases that are able, visit the local Tuberculosis Centre at the Central Surgery, those that are unable are seen at their homes by the Tuberculosis Medical Officer. Suspicious cases are also sent to the centre, and the sputum examined in every case. A MORE UP-TO-DATE HOSPITAL NEEDED.— A detailed account of the incidence of infec- tious disease in different parts of the dis- trict followed. There were 21 cases of diphtheria and one death, scattered cises, but mostly in Lower Ward. Anti-diph- theretic serum was nsed in every case. The present hospital accommodation does not allow of isolating and nursing these cases efficiently, but steps are now being taken to make this provision. There were 13 cases of erysipelas. all mild cases, and scattered over the district. The district had been free from puerperel fever, due to the annually increasing number of efficient and hospital- trained midwives, and strict supervision of their work by the County Council. The number of certified midwives are sufficient for the district, and are regularly inspected. Of scarlet fever there had been 40 cases, no deaths, an epidemic of a mild form scattered all over the district. Our hospital accom- modation only allows of isolation of a case of a manageable age. All possible precau- tions were attempted at the houses, and children stopped attending school. Pro- vision is now being made to ac- quire a new Isolation Hospital to meet the requirements of the Local Government Board and County Health Committee. There bad been 11 deaths from diarrhoea, enteritis, and gastro enteritis during the year. Improper artificial feeding, dirty bottles, unsound food, and fruit in the hot weather, etc., are the causes of many deaths under this heading. This can only be obviated by educating the mothers in these respects. There is insufficient attention to the proper protection of milk and food when stored in the houses. INFLUENZA. More or less prevalent throughout the year; 1 death. PULMONARY TUBERCULOS.is.- Number of cases notified during 1913. were:—Pul- monary 3tf, other 12-48. There are 76 cases at present ia your dis- trict suffering from tuberculosis, at the rate of 6.38 per thousand inhabitants. The Welsh National Memorial are doing splen- did work in your district, and now attend two days a week at the centre"; two Medical Officers attend this year (one last year). From this area they have admitted — Cases to Sanatoria, 2; cases to their Home at Bassaleg, 2. They are always ready to attend to every and any case when requested by the medical men in your district, and I cannot commend to you too highly the work being done by this Memorial. There has been no case admitted to a Sanatoria under the auspices of the National Insurance Act; several applications have been made. The pulmonary tuberculosis rate for this dis- trict (on notifications for the year) is 2.9, as against 2.19 for Wales and Monmouth- shire. OTHER TUBERCULOSIS.—.93 against .75 for Wales and Monmouthshire. This rate is not in excess of other districts at the same time it is the most serious and fataL infec- tious disease in your district, and must be treated as such also, it is in a large degree preventable. The steps taken for the pre- vention of further infection of other cases at each house notified have been given. Thorough disinfection of each house where a death occurs or the patient leaves, has been carried out as far as possible on the lines recommended by the Royal Commis- sion on prevention of Tuberculosis; this was being done before their conclusions were published. It is to be hoped this disinfec- tion in every detail will be made compulsory in the near future. It is impossible at pre- sent to investigate imported milk, of which there is a considerable qaantity coming in- to the district daily. It is probable that a Milk Bill will shortly be introduced, which will remove this difficulty. It would be an advantage if the worst cases of pulmonary tuberculosis (with small hope of recovery) could be isolated elsewhere than in their own homes. WATER SUPPLY.—In part III., the water supply is dealt with extensively. The supply has been abundant and of good quality with the exception of July 21st to September 5th, 1913, when there wasas;reat drought, even then every house (high levels) had over four hours' supply daily. The old water supply at Princetown, from a perennial spring on the mountain side, has again proved quite a success, there being a constant and abundant supply during the year. It has not been found necessary to analyse the water supply during the year 1913. HOUSING.-There is still a scarcity of houses for the workmen in the district. 119 are now in course of erection, which are in every way suitable. IMPROVEMENTS.—During the year the fol- lowing improvements have been carried out —Widening of High-street (cost zC369 8s. 6d.) tar paths at Carno-square and Carno-street; and rolling of Abertysswg- road. The Rhymney Iron Co. have fixed new shoots and down pipes to their pro- perty, and have also improved the footpath at Penuel-row by laying asphalte, kerb, and channeling. HOUSES AND POPULATION. The total number of houses in the district is 2,159, made up as follows :— Upper Ward, 680 Middle Ward, 608; Lower Ward, 508; Abertysawg Ward, 363. The population is 12,069. Average per house of 5.59. OTHER MATTERS.—The lighting of the district has been effectually maintained, 8 new gas and 3 oil lamps have been fixed. There is a well equipped Fire Brigade in the district. In concluding, Dr. Redwood says:—From the perusal of this and other reports for preceding years, there is ample evidence of a steady annual improvement in the general and sanitary condition of the the whole distriot, and that every reason- able effort is being made to bring this about.

BEDWAS BUILDING DISPUTE. SUSPENDED OPERATIONS. The suspension of building operations on the Glyn Gwyn Estate, Bedwas, was men- tioned on Friday in the action of Thomas v. Williams, which came before Mr Justice Astbury in the Chancery Division. The defendants in the action, Messrs Williams and Sons, builders, of New Tred- egar and Bargoed, made a contract with the plaintiff, William James Thomas, and other trustees of the Tre Thomas Building Club to build some 240 houses and ten shops, at a cost of 944,4SI, on the Glyn Gwyn Estate. There was a clause in the contract empowering the architect to order the contractors to withdraw unless the work was completed in a specified time. In January last such notice was, in fact, given, there having been delay for certain reasons. It was stated that the parties met to try to come to some arrangement, and that then, notwithstanding, the plaintiffs moved for an interim injunction to restrain the defend- ants from continuing in possession of the land. On that motion, which came before Mr Justice Astbury on February 27th an in- junction was granted, and the defendants now applied to have the order discharged as there had, as they alleged, been a mis- understanding, and further, because, accor- ding to counsel for defendants, the architect bad no power to dismiss the contractors when the delay was owing to the fact that money due from plaintiffs was withheld. His Lordship said he thought there had been a misunderstanding, and the order for the injunction would be discharged, with liberty to the plaintiffs to move on Wed- nesday, such further motion to be treated as the trial of the action. Mr Bovill, instructed by Messrs D. Stan- ley Jones, of Pontypridd, appeared for the the plaintiffs, and Mr Peterson, K.G. (in- structed by Messrs W. Spiokett and Sons, of Bargoed), for the defendants.

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