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Markets. I USK, CATTLB, Monday.—The usual monthly market was held to-day, when, probably, in consequence of the severity of the weather, there was rather a poor supply, with the exception of I sheep. The latter fold fairly well at an advanced figure. Pigs were also selling a little dehfer, Quotations»Best beet 6d to O,ld pet lb » second quality 5^d tb 8d per lb; W.ethfelr nitittOli 8d to 8^d per lb j eWre 7d to 7|d jjer lb vdal ?d per lb cows and calves £ 12 to £ 16; yearlltigs X6 to £ 8; twc-year-olds JStt) to JB12; £ oWs and pigs £ 7 to XIO; strong stores re to each, three months £1. to 2f); weaners 14is to 18s; porker-heavy weights 8s 6d to 9s a score, light 9a 6d to lOs, baconers 88 6d a score. CHEPSTOW, CATTLE, Tuesday—Large supply ar.d trade better than for L-,ome time past. Best beef made from 61d to £ |d per lb; mutton, 9d veal, 7d some choice heifers, 7d choice porkers, 10s 6d to lis a scora; heavier ditto, 10s.—Messrs. Davis, Newland. aud Hunt's quotations were:— Sheep: Tegs, S2 2s to L2 17J ewes, 40s to 52s 6d; two-year-old wethers, 50s to 52s 6d. Cattle: Bullocks, 116 IPs to E23 heifers. £ 15 1;3 6d to S-20; cows, £H to £18 10s. Pigs: Porkers, 37s 6d to 69s; stores, 13s 6d to 33s. NEWPORT, CORN, Wednesday.—Business was slack at this market to-day, though there was a good attendance. Wheat was 6d per quarter dearer on tbe week. Maize firm at former rates- Beans 61 to 9d dearer. Barley firm with an advance of 3d, and (ats 3d to 6d dearer. HKRBFOHD, POULTRY, Wednesday.—A medium supply i f li'« poultry, for which traae was good, turkeys making 7d to 9d per lb. geese 6d to 7d per lb, ducks 4s to 7s per couple, and fowls 3s 6d to 6s per couple. Fair supply of dressed poultry- fowls, 4s 6d to 6s 6d; ducks, 5s to 8s geese, 9d; turkeys, lid per lb. Butter, Is 3d to Is4d. Eggs, 8 to 10 for Is. Rabbits, 111 to Is 6d per couple. NEWPORT, CHEESE, Wednesday. Average attendaiiee moderate supply. Quotations Caerphiliies, 65s to 70s fancy dairies, 72a to 74s truckles, 56s to 60s; Cheddars, 668 to 58s. NEWPORT, CATTLE, Wednesday.—Fair amount of business and a good, all-round supply. Quotaiions :—Best beef, 6id seconds, 5!d to 6id; wether mutton, 9d ewes, 6ld to 7d veal, 4 7d to 8d; porker pigs, 10s 6d to 10s 9d i bacon pigs, 9s to 9s 6d.

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Administration of War Relief Funds. SCHEME PROPOSED BY H.R.H. THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE. | There are several good points in the scheme which I H.R.H. the Duke of Cambridge, President of the Royal Patriotic Fund Commissioners, is said to have prepared for the administration of war relief funds. The objects of the proposed fund are excellent, and cover all the necessary ground, and it is scarcely requisite to adduce any arguments with the object of showing that great advantage would result from the establishment of one national fund. The clause prohibiting irresponsible collections would also have a useful effect, for there is good reason to believe that the proceeds of small individual collections have not in all cases been dt-voted entirely to the benefit of Tommy Atkins, and those dependent upon him. The Duke himself is a man eminently distinguished for him sense of justice, and we may be perfectly sure that his desire would be to make the best possible use of any funds in the distribution of which he was consulted. But in this matter his chief difficulty will probably be that of overcoming the feeling of dissatisfaction which prevails in reference to the methods of the Patriotic Fund Commissioners. There is a very strong belief on the part of a great many people that the Commissioners have unnecessarily accumu- lated funds which they might have distributed with very groat advantage to the widows of men killed in the Crimea, and elsewhere, and both Parliament and the public are likely to require that there shall be no possibility of such a policy being adopted in future.

Lord Roberts' Services and Rewards. A London paper referring to the graceful letter of thanks which has been published by Earl Roberts, observed that the War is not yet over. We need not suppose that the remark was made ill -naturedly, but it was. at any rate, unnecessary, and the majority of people are of opinion that the Commander-iu-Chief has deserved all the honours which be has received, as he will have deserved the grant of X50,000, or whatever the aum may be, with which it may please Parliament to reward his services. One may pay a hundred guineas to a distinguished surgeou for an operation which he performs in a few minutes, but it is not for the man's time that one pays, it is rather for the I LIFELONG STUDY AND EXPERIENCE I which have given to him his skill. Similarly, in the case of Lord Roberts, it is Bot merely because he has spent nearly twelve months in "outh Africa that the Queen has bestowed upon him an earldom and the Garter, nor is it entirely on account of the victories which he has secured there. Lord Roberts' service in the Army dates back to 1851, and during nearly half a century that has elapsed, he has been constantly learning, and applying his knowledge practically for the benefit of the British Empire. It was because he studied and worked while other men played that he was more highly qualified than any other general for the work thats was to be done in South Africa. He now reaps the reward of his labours, and his personal popularity is so great, and the admiration of his military skill so cordial, that the honours which his Sovereign has conferred upon him are a matter of gratification to all her Majesty's subjects. Lord Roberts himself acknowledged at Southampton that a troublesome and destructive waf still continues," but he has broken effectually the force of the Boer resistance, and left of the Dutch army little more than a skeleton. That slippery anguilla De Wet, has succeeded in causing a maximum of trouble to the British, with a minimum of results to his own side, but nobody but an extreme alarmist would suggest that there is the slightest reason for apprehension concerning the issue of the War. THE CONFIDENCE WHICH IS FELT IN LORD KITCHENER has been increased by the very high opinion which Lord Roberts expressed in regard to his abilities, and now that the Commander-in-Chief has brought the War within a measurable distance of its close, his "right-hand man is quite capable of completing the work to the satisfaction of everybody in South Africa except the Boers. All that is wanted is more mounted men and of these some are already on the way, whilst Cape Colony and AustraHa have shown very clearly that they are prepared to provide as many as can by any possibility be required.

War Office Reform. The appointment of a Committee to report on the internal business of the War Office, which held its first meeting this week, is, on several grounds, a matter of gratification to the public. In the first place reform is most urgently needed in this stronghold of officialism, where everything is governed by precedents, and the idea of anythiu, like common sense is laughed to scorn- From time to time we have obtained some glimpses of what is the usual state of tilings, of the loss to the country of thousands of pounds because officials refused to take cognizance of what they knew to be facts, simply because they had not i)een informed of them in the routine way, of months of correspondence concerning some such trivial matter as thfci placing of a handle on a door, or the exchange of letters covering a period of weeks between clerks in adjacent rooms, when the matter might have been settled by a personal conference in five minutes, and many other absurdities of a like kind. If ever THE STRANGLING OF COMMON SENSE 1 BY RED TAPE I has been reduced to an art, that feat has been accomplished at the War Office. In the second place the personnel of the Committee seems to have given satisfaction, and there is no expectation that, as in the case of so many departmental committees, the members will meet with a firm couviction that there is no need for change, and report that the system in vogue is incapable of improvement. Thirdly the terms of reference seem to be comprehensive, and above all we have the final paragraph iu which the Committee are directed to rejjprt any other amendments of procedure in connection with the afore-mentioned subjects which would bring the wove of the War Office more into harmony with that of large business undertak- ings." One can readily imagine with what dismay this instruction would be read by the War Office permanent staff if they did not feel certain that they were strong enough to resist reform. From a very long time back, suc- cessive Secretaries of State have been but THE MOUTHPIECE OF THE PERMANENT OFFICIALS, both at the War Office and the Post Office. ane the present staff doubtless look for a continuaucd of this system. As the Duke of Bedford recently remarked, departmental Committees without number have inquired into the War Office since the Crimean War, and the cumulative results of their labours were the disasters at the begiuuiug of the South African War. Now there is some hope of a really useful investiga- tion. from which we may expect at least some improvement. If the Committee are to maintain their reputation as practical business men, they will certainly discover many amendments which would bring the work of the War Office more into harmony with thatj of large business undertakings."

ABERGAVENNY. I POLICE COURT, WEDNESDAY. BREACH OP THE Excisn ACT.-S. Bennett, landlord of the Old Mitre Inn, Llantillio Pertholey. was fined JE5 and costs for selling two bottles of whisky to the landlady of the Walnut Tree Inn, Llauddewi Skyrrid, contrary to the Excise Act, which prohibits any but wholesale spirit merchants from selling spirits to publicans.—According to the evidence of Mr P. M. Egan, Inland Revenue officer. he had informed defendant that if he wished to push the sale of spirits he must comply with certain regulations, amongst them being that he must not take out bottles of spirits, and. after introducing them, sell them on the spot to the ordinary consumer, but that he must first obtain the order, and deliver the goods sub- sequently, but that even this he might not do with publicAus. -Mr. T. G. Powell, for the defence, urged that defendant had acted under a misconception of what Mr. Egan had told him, or he would not so openly have announced his intention of doing what he had doiie.-The Bench could not allow ignorance of the law as a plea, nor could they put it down to the stupidity of defendant that he had misconstrued what Mr. Egan had told him. The Bench said that he had rendered himself liable to a fine of E50. A DEAR DOG.-George Jones, Cøfn Cottage, Old Monmouth-road, Abergavenny, was charged with stealing a Scotch Collie dog, value 20s., the pro. party of Charles Prosser, living at the White Swan, Llanddewi Rhydderch, on November 20th last.—Mr Iltyd Gardner, for the prosecution, showed that on the day in question prisoner, who was having a ride round with the driver of a baker's van, got out at the Swan to have a drink, and asked whose dog it was that was standing round. The landlady told him it belonged to Prosser, who was then absent. After the baker's van had left the dog was missed, and on the fol- lowing Thursday information was given to the police. On the 24th of December Police-constable Powell visited Cefn Cottage with a search warrant, and asked to be shown the grave of the missing dog. John Jones, brother of the prisoner, led him to the orchard, and exhumed the carcase of a big black dog. Police-constable Powell said that was not the one he wanted, whereupon John Jones opened another grave, and produced the carcase of the missing lemon-and-white come. This was taken to Mr H. J. Williams, veterinary surgeon, Abergavenny, who, on examination of tho partly- decomposed remains, gave it as his opinion that the dog bad died from poisoning, and not, aa alleged bv the defence, strangulation.—Mr T. G. Powell, for the defence, denied the conversation with the landlady of the White Swan as to the ownership of the dog, and said that his client, seeing the dog straying on the road, took it home, with a view to restoring it to the owner so soon as he could find out to whom the dog belonged, but, unfortunately in the meantime the dog had accidentally 11 Hung itself in a cider hair," The Bench taking into consideration the previous good character of the ptisoner, gave him the option of paying E10, including costs, and LI, the value of the dog, or go to prison for two months.—On the application of Mr Gardner, the benoh consented that complainant should be recouped his costs out of the EIO, on the ground that his pecuniary position was not so good as that of the defendant. To CYCLISTS. -Herbert German and John Camp- bell were charged with riding on the footpath at Govilon on the 3rd iust. after sunset.-The case was brought forward by Police-constable Prosser.— After hearing the evidence of the defendants, the Bench decided that the constable had made a mistake, and dismissed the case, but informed the defendant* that had they been charged with merely wheeling or pushing their bicycles along the path- way, as they admitted they bad done, they would have been convicted of an offence under the Act and fined, for it was an offence to wheel a bicycle on a footpath.—Defendants thanked the Bench for this information.

CAERLEON. I POLICE COURT, THURSDAY. I Before D. W JENKINS, Esq. (in the chair), C. H. FIBBANK, Esq., and the Rev. D. BEVAN JONES. DAD LANGUAGE.— John Joyce was fined 5s for using profane language at Caerleou on Boxing Day. D. & D.-Frederick Thomas, a platelayer, did not appear to a summons for being drunk and disorderly in Cross-sireet, Caerleon, on Christmas Eve.-P.C. Rowland gave the facts. Fined 10s. or 7 days'. Uid'TdtiS.—Henry Whitby, labourer, Cwmbran, was summoned for riotous behaviour on the I railway bridge at Cwmbran.-P.C. Stevens said the man was surrounded by a crowd and threatened to serve witness the same as Sergeant Morris, of Lydney, who was killed some years ago. Defendant and his brother Hubert were challenging to fight the best man in the place. It was with great difficulty that he got them to go away. Defendant said the other man started the disturbance. The Bench imposed the maximum penalty of Z2 inclusive, in default a month's imprisonment. TRANSFER.—Mr. Crease applied for the transfer of the license of the Lower Cock Alehouse, Croesyceilog. from William Beer, one of the executors under the will of the late Mr. Philip George Yendoll, to Mary Ann Yendoll, the widow, who was the tenant of the property for life.—The police having stated that there was no objection the application was granted.

CHEPSTOW. I COUNTY COURT, MONDAY. I Before His Honour Judge OWEN. I A QUESTION OF ALLOTMEMl'Mr\ 11. W, Berthou, solicitor, flppfeftffd on behalf of Elizabeth Plttaway, di Ohurcham, Gloucester, 1 widow of a man Who \VåS killed on the G.W.R. at Portskewett on ilth September last whilst unloading sleepers from a truck, and made an application tinder the Workmen's Compensation Act. 'I'i\ë widow had been granted JE50 as complibusatioii, and Mr. Berthon asked his Honour to allot the sum between the widow and childreti.-His Honout said he should want to know something more about the matter, and have evidence as to the children and what it was proposed to do with the money, and he adjourned the matter for the attendance of the widow. AN IMPORTANT ACTION. George Douglas Willoughby Rooke, St. Briavels, v. John Steevens, St. Briavels. The particulars stated that plaintiff claimed for damage sustained by roasou of trespass committed by defendant in a certain wood belonging to plaintiff, known as the Hudnalls," in the parish of St. Briavels, in the county of Gloucester, and cutting down a certain larch tree growing in the said wood belonging to plaintiff. and that the value of the tree was £ J. Plaintiff also claimed an injunction against defendant restraining him from further cutting of wood in the Hudnalls. Mr. Corner (Hereford) was counsel for the plaintiff, and Mr. Herbert Williams (of Monmouth) defended, His Honour said plaintiff could not claim an defended, His Honour said plaintiff could not claim an injunction unless there was repeated cutting. Mr. Corner said it was defendant's intention to cut the wood again. His Honour said there should be proof of continuous cutting. If that was proved an injunction could be applied for any time. The following facts were admitted: That the Hudnalls was the property of plaintiff in fee simple that defendant cnt down the larch tree on the 5th of November, 1900; that defendant claimed a right to do so; and that the value of the tree was JE1. The Hudnalls formerly belonged to the Royal Forest of Dean, and in 1688 King Charles II. gave unto the inhabitants of St. Briavels the right of taking, cutting, and enjoying the wood growing therein, reserving all timber for his Majesty's navy. Defendant as an inhabitant of St. Briavels claimed the right to cut wood in the Hudualla. Mr. Corner contended that the Hudnalls was conveyed to Mr. Rooke on the 21st April, 1827, to be held by him in as ample a manner to all intents and purposes as if held by the Crown, and there was no teservation. He maintained that larch was not wood within the meaning of the defendants' claim, inasmuch as larch in 1668 was not a forest tree, but was looked upon as an exotic; further that the large trees were planted by defendant, and that if defendant's contention was good he could go and cut them all down. Mr. Williams submitted that the trees were planted by Mr. Rooke at his own risk, as he knew of the rights of the inhabitants of St. Briavels, and contended that the word "wood" included the soil and wood growing thereon. The case all rested upon the meaning of the word wood," his Honour remarking that authorities had held that larch was neither timber nor underwood. After considerable legal argument, his Honour said he would consider the matter, and give his decision at the next court. I PETTY SESSIONS, TUESDAY. MISCBIILAVEOUS.—Samuel Richards, Chepstow, was fined 2Ss. and 9s. 6d, costs for trespassing in pursuit of conies at St. Pierre.-Edward Watkins, Isewchureh, was mulct in 6. for riotous conduct at St. Arvans.-Evan Jones. Mountain Ash, was sum- moned for being drunk at the Anchor Inn, Tintern, whilst, the landlady, Mrs. Crisp, was summoned for permitting drunkenness. Both oases were adjourned to the next Court.

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PONTYPOOL. POLICE COURT, SATURDAY. ceiore A. A. WILLIAMS, sq. (chairman), VV. LI. PBATT, Esq., and T. H. DRAKIN, Esq. RAILWAY PORTER'S THBPTS.—John Charles, a porter in the employ of the Great Western Railway Company at Pontypool-road, was charged with the theft of a petticoat and several other small articles.-Prisoner pleaded guilty, but said that he was the support of his mother and two small sisters, who lived at Chester.—The evidence of a fellow-employee showed that Charles was seen to enter a van and put the petticoat under his coat. He was searched on leaving the premises and the article found on him. At his lodgings there were also several other articles which he admitted having stolen at various times. Prisoner was sentenced to three months' imprisonment. GAMING.-For gaming at Pontypool on Christmas Day. John Hambleton, John Taylor, and Michael Roach, of Pontypool, were each fined 7s. 6d. PUBLICAN IN TRounLE.- William Roynon, landlord of the Black Horse Inn, Talywain, was summoned for drunkenness on his licensed premises, and also with obstructing P.C.s Jones and Lee in the execution of their duty.—On the application of Supt. James the case was adjourned for a fortnight. CRUELTY TO A WIFB.-Wi11iam Henry Tovey, 28, collier, Garndiffaith, was summoned for persistent cruelty to his wife, Mary Tovey.— Complaitiftnt, stated that during the two years they had been married her life had been a misery. On December 24th he" illtrested her shameful," pulling her out of bed, and giving her two clouts in the face. Since then he had turned her out of doors in the night, and would not allow her to go back.—Defendant admitted earning 30s. per week, and said he gave his wife 13s. He denied turning her out of the house.-A separation order was granted, and defendant was ordered to pay his wife 15s. per week and costs 12". 6d. in the present case. THEFT OF SHOES.—Elizabeth Smith, married woman, Llanhilletb, was fined 40s., or a month, on a charge of stealing six pairs of shoes, value El 2s. 2d., the property of Henry John Smith, shoemaker, Llanhilleth, on January 4th.— Complainant said defendant came to his shop, and on going out put six pairs of shoes under her cape.

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r TREDEGAR. POLICE COURT, TUESDAY. PAFEBNTAL NEGLBCT.—John Collins, coker and his wife, Clara, were brought up in custody oharged With neglecting their children, Mary (II), Henry Lizzie (6), and Maggie (3), and thereby causing th'gto unnecessary suffering and endangering their health. Mr R. H. Spencer, solicitor, Tredegar ap- peared to prosecute on behalf of the N.S.P. C.C., Inspector A. J. Coates of that society being also present. Mr Spencer in opening the case, said that when the liwnch had heard the evidence they would aree that they never had a worse case before them. The house was totally unfit for habitation, and should be condemned by the local authority. Mary, aged 11, was down with typhoid fever, and Dr. Brown had reported that the neglected child was filthy with dirt and excrement and in a barely nourished condition. She had been suffering from typhoid fever for three weeks before she was seen by a doctor, aud the child was alone in the house in that condition, the mother being addioted to drink. The furniture in the house was of the barest description and of a very rude character, while the general surroundings were as filthy as could be imagined. P.C. Powell visited the house on the 11th, and found the father drunk and asleep and the children, with the poorest clothing on, crouch- ing round tne nre. Lila noor was covered wnn filth and soapsudx. There was practically no food in the house. When questioned Collins said, "I don't care what you will do, only give me 3d. to have a pint." The kitchen, which was under ground, menanred only 10 x 12ft., and the place stank so that it was almost unbearable. The bed- ding consisted of old rags and sacks. Inspector Coates said that the family had been closely watched during the past two years and had been frequently warned. The Bench committed both prisoners for six months with hard labour.

XtEINERTj seu FITTING go ftSMjBg A GUARANTEE WITH EVERY PAIR. SEE THK NAME AND TRADK MARK ON EACH SHIELD. If unable to obtain from the leading drapery store in the town, write to KLEINERT RUBBER CO 63 Basingbail St. London, E.C.

I Chinese Reformer Assassinated. HONG KONG, Friday. A prominent Chinese reformer, named Yeang Kuwan, was assassinated here last night. The Murderer escaped.

I Cabinet Council fleeting. <J Cabinet Council, recently summoned,, meets next Friday.

I ,l Gabon's" Advice. Mr W. Abraham, M.P., advises Wethn, Miners that he does not favour another stop-day to control output at present, as coal supply is insufficient to meet. the. demand.

MONMOUTH. POLICE COURT, MONDAY. REFRACTORY.—At the Police-court on Monday- Alfred Langer (45), a Dutchman, said to be a native- sva. of the Transvaal, was charged with refractory conduct in the casual ward of the workhouse that morning. Prisoner, whose knowledge of English was very imperfect, but which seemed to vary according to the nature of the questions put to him, was ordered to leave the town. u.

Hunting Appointments. THE LLANGIBBY HOUNDS WILL MEET ON Tuesday, Jan. 15th Tredunnoo Cross Roads- At 10.30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18th Graig Harris t At 11 a.m. THE MONMOUTHSHIRE HOUNDS WILL MBET ON Monday, Jan. 14th Hilston Park. Thursday, Jan. 17th Agincourt Square, Monmouth- At 11 a.m. MR. CURRE'S HOUNDS WILL MEET ON Monday, Jan. 7th Vedw Yawr- Thursday, Jan. 10th Barneta^ At 11 a.m. r HUN insurance OFFICE. ^OED Sum insured in 1899 exceeded £435,000,000. For all particulars apply to MR. THOMAS REES, JUNR., AGENT AT USK.

Monmouthshire Hunt Ball. The annual ball in connection with the Monmouthshire Hunt was held at the Angel Hotel, Abergavenny, on Wednesday evening- The spacious ball room had been well prepared by Host and Hostess Pritchard, and was in grancH condition. The walls had been beautifully- decorated, and on the front of the balcony, behind which a firet-class band was in attendance, was an excellent photo of the popular Master, Mr. Reg.. Herbert, Clytba Court. This was surrounded by a number of fine specimens of brushes and foxes* heads, taken in famous runs of these hounds. The- supper room was nicely decorated, and the tables, were well laid. The whole of the suite of rooms. was laid out as charming retreats and ante-rooms.. About 180 members and friends put in an appearance, and dancing was kept up, till an early hour, everything being carried out in first-clasa. style.

I Sir John Tenniel. Sir J. Tenniel's latent cartoon in "Punch" was a, very fine specimen of his art, and evoked many expressions of regret that nothing more would, appear from hia pencil. But Sir John Tenniel is 80 years of age, and after a connection with Punch' of more than 50 years duration, he has certainly earned a right to retire. At the same time, the- staff of "Punch" will not altogether lose the- advantage of his assistance for II J ackides as he is, known to his familiars, will retain a seat at th& historic council-table.

I War Telegrams. From Lord Kitchener, Pretoria, Jan. 9. On the night of the 7th the Boers made- simultaneous and determined attacks on all* our posts at Belfast, and at Wonderfootein^ Nooitgedacht, Wildfontein, and Pan. A dense fog prevailed and taking advan- tage of the cover it afforded, the Boers were. able to creep up close to our posts. Heavy firing continued until 3.40 a.m. when the Boers were driven off. Oue- officer, Capt. Fosbery killed, and three- wounded. The Boer loss was heavy, 24 dead being counted. A convoy taking supplies to Gordon's. Brigade north of Krugersdorp was attacked by Beyers' commando yesterday. The Boers were driven off, leaving It dead on the field. Oar casualties were 4 men slightly wounded. *• Printed and Published by THB COOWTT OBSMTMT," NBWSPAPBB and PITINTINS COMPAMT, Limited, Wy JAMES HIIBY CLARK, at their Offices, Bridge Street, Usk, in the County of Monmouth, January 12th, 1901.

I Railway Collision. An empty train ran into Edinburgh traim a at Holytown to-day. Only one passenger- was injured. I