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SWANSEA'S LITERARY ASSOCIA- TIONS. BEAU NASH, SAVAGE, LANDOR, AND BOWDLER. "DR. SYNTAX" AS WAITER AT THE OLD MACKWORTH. (Bj Wilson Crawford, Neath.) "The dark Silurian Britons from the Swansea shore have made no great splash in the world of Letters. We think of Anne Hatton—"Anne of Swansea"—and sigh. "Layers of dust have accumulated (a super Jactation of dirt)" upon her works. Dis turb iC not. oho is nearly forgotten, and it is better so. There may be others, but Swansea has no literature of place, and claims no writer whose name "Drmgs a per- fume in the mention. Her people are sin- gularly lacking m appreciation of the charm oj association. The copper forges and i-n plate works have dried the sap of their ro- mantic entaiisiasra and chained them ,r eve? to the desk's dull drudgery. •Clia, of blessed memory we cry: "Confu- sion blast all mercantile transactions, ill traffic. and rot the very firs of the for- est that look so romantic alive, and die into desks." Associations create an atmos- poete and endow a town with a personality It is not enough for Swansea to advertise her ccmoecUon with the great ones of the earth. Each one of her townsmen must oe iastinct with the fact that he is "A citizen of no mean city." He should be scious that he is one of the race which has made itself loved by its versatility and its buoyant, laughing nature. He should fe<»l the -Wind from his stoned hills" on his forehead and have the songs of the old Cel-- W bards ier ever ringing in his ears, remem- bering always that "Where'er he treads, 'tis haunted holy ground." Then, and not I till then, will the dear, dead past become a living historic present. Then, and not till then, will people of other nations feel the charm of old-time memories, which should ciiu £ like a garment round about the an cient borough. Swansea has had one famous eon, who, it not a man of letters, has made literature Golden memories cluster round his nam? His life has been written by one of the best loved and most pathetic figures in literary history—Oliver Goldsmith. We refer, of eecrse, to Richard Nash, the brilliant Beau of Bath. Born at Swansea., on the 18th 0 > tobar, 1674, he had a truly amazing career. From his Oxford days his mind was turned to pleasure, and if he did not distinguish, himself as a student, ho was notorious for hiii intrigues. After Oxford the Army claimed him; n with that meteoric brilliance and rapidity which characterised his whole lite, chaaged the red coat for the lawyer s gown. He was a member of the Inner Temp e the Inns of Court entertained King William and on this occasion he had an opportum y of displaying his ability as a master ot cere- monies, in which yole he has passed into He created the fame of Bath, aJid in this way made his influence felt through the literature of Queen Anne, and in that of Jane Austen and Charles Dickens. At the height of his splendour he was ac- tually King ox Bath in all bat name, and no one—neither duchess nor peer—dared transgress the laws he laid down for the guidance of the city and its citizens. To the end oi his long life he sought assi duously after pleasure, and in his old age became rather an object of pity than of ad miration. A man of unbounded generosity and deep sensibility, ho was pestered by supplicants who never asked in vain. He died in 1761, and his death called forth "elegies, groans and characters aid before he was buned there were epitaphs ready made to inscribe on his stone." Goidsmith wrote of him as follows:- •"This sensibility, this power ox feeling the misfortunes of the miserable, and his ad- dress and earnestness in relieving their j wants, exalts the character of Mr. Nash, and draws an impenetrable veil over his foibles. His singularities are forgotten when we behold his virtues, and he who laughed at the whimsical character and be- haviour of thid Monarch oi Bath, now la ments that he is no more." One of Nash's contemporaries, Richard Savage, the friend of Johnson, spent a year of ius aimless and miserable life a.t Swansea Born in Lcudcn in 16^7, he was, accord ng to his own account, the illegitimate son of Richard Savage, Earl Rivers, who had contracted a liaison with the wife of Charles, Lord Brandon. Johnson appears to have bfoe/. the only man who acoepted his story, although Pope, whose mean assistant be was, remained his friend and benefactor at- most to the end. The somewhat prosy friend of the immor tal Boswell wrote his life. This—and the fact that he killed a young man in a tavern brawl-appears to be his chief cl. ;n to fame; although his writings are of a cartaai interest to students of his age. He was granted a pension of £50 in 1732. The death of Queen Caroline deprived hin- of this, and his low and sensuaa habits lost him his most influential patron in Lord Tyrcormel, who had taken him into his family and allowed him two hundred pounds a year. Thus cast adrift, his friends agreed to make up an annuity for him of equal amount to his pension, to which Pope contributed can on condition that he withdrew to the country. He selected Swansea. When visiting Bristol lie was arrested for debt and c £ t into prison, where he died m 174o. From Savage to Syntax is no long step forward, for William Combe> the jU^°f Dr. Syntax, was bom in /Ma, and died m 182o. Of his SO or so odd worKs that men- tioned is the only one generally remember- ed, and even this owes much to illustra- tions of Rowlandson. I It is unceitain how much of his time he spent at Swansea but in any case it was >n the menial pest of waiter at tho old Mack worth Hotel! Pride, poverty, mediocrity and vice must Bow give place to respectability and com- piacdncy, and an even deeper mediocrity. To talk of respectability allied to compla- cency and then couple them with the name of Shakespeare seems much 1-ke egregious nonsense. Bat does it sound more Ludi- crous than Dowdier and Shakespeare, or Shakwpeare and Bowdler, or how you will? Even Sha.N and Shakespeare is better. It is at least alliterative. But to the ear at- tained to the eternal fitness of things it is incongruous to mention Shakespeare except alcne- Thomas Bowdler. editor of the "Family Shakespeare" and an expurgated Gibban, I' has by his fantastic tricks before h'gh heaven, added a word to *he English lan- | guaRo and mad° himwslf immortal by at- tempting to deodounae The Bard of AHe'spent the last fifteen years of h« life at Rhyddings, Swansea. A friend of Mr*. Montagu Mrs Chapone, and Hannah MQJe, heremembered Dr. Johnson ™<ily It is interesting t onote that he found a warm snopoiter in Mr. Swmburne wh<> m his "Studies in Prose and Poetry, has the *°"More nauseous or foolish cant was never chattered than that which wo aid aerides toe memory or deprecate the merits of Bowdl No man ever did better service to Snakvis- peare than the man who made it possiole to put him into the hands oi intelligent "tld imaginative children." < A writer on Heywood in "Chambers Cy clopsedia of English literature" says. It is rather startling to find in 'The f-nit Maid of the Exchange' that the 'a-moi.rin gallant,' who is far from careful of delicacy either in speech or deed, is called Bow\l«i— an odd example of the irony of histo-y be fore th* event." He died in 1825, and whether the reader can congratulate him on the "peculiar hap- gjness of having so purified Shakespeare and iiobor. that they no longer raise a blush on the chook..)t modest innocence, not riant a pang in the^ heart of the devout Christian, will largely depend, on his view point as to whether one man has the right to ruin the works 01 an immortal. We will now teavs the sterile Bowdler for a higher and more fruitful theme. From the editor of Shakespeare to the author A "The Imaginary Conversations," is a8 stray- fee from the barren, smoke-begrimed Black Country into the sunshine and glow of Italy which Walter Savage Landor loved so well. But he loved the Mumbles moif, for he once wrote that if he ever returned to England he would like to end his days thewe, At Swansea Landor met the Hon. Bess Aylmer, of the unforgettable lyric, whicn we cannot resist quoting for the benefit oi those readers who do not know it. "Ah, what awaits the sceptred race Ah, what the form divine: What every virtue, every grace! Rose Aylmer, all were thine. Rose Aylmer, whom theee wakeful eyes May w.jj, but never see, A night of memories and sighs I consecrate to thee." It is well known that Dickens intended "Mr. Boythorn" in "Bleak Houre" for a representation of the classic Landor, who on account of his lion-like aspect, imperious will, and massive intelligence, was one A the most original and striking figures of his own or any time. Certain it is that to all lovers of literature Landor's affection for Swaosea and its neigh bourhood is one of that town's chief glorios Carly le, who visited Wales in 1850, paid visit to Landor, then staying at Bath. Writ- ing to his wife, he speaks of him as fol- lows — "A proud, irascible, trenchant, yet gen erous, veracious and very dignified old man; reminded me somettung of old Ster- ling (the original 'Thunderer' 01 the 'Tunes'), except that for Irisn blarney you must substitute a fund of Welsh choler." "Irascible" from Carlyle is rather neat; but it would seem that the illustrious "Teufelsdrockh" was at that time suffering from one of his frequent "discharges -)f spiritual bile." "Swansea," he writes, "enveloped m thick, poisonous coppe" fumes, and striking out in winged desola- tion tfor the copper forges are of the last degree of squalor; low buts, with forests i f chimneys, and great mountains of red dross, which never changes into soil) is a very strange and very ugly place." Reader, judge lightlv of the "Clothes Philosopher." He can "be forgiven much, for he was "the salt of the earth." And now, you makers of books, here is i subject made to your hand. The -xjwe* Peninsular is virgin soil with a storv in every stone and a poem in every hilloc*. Set to work, and give Swansea 01 )t> surroundings a literature cf place. Wo tire of the «>ir of the Divorce Court. Wo P" ■el* the smell of the good red earth and lb? scent of the heather.

Mr. James Wignall Lectures at Morriston. Mr. James Wignall, Swansea, lectured at Forward Movement Hall, Morriston, under auspices of the Morriston Trades' Council, for the benefit of the unemployed of Pentre- poeth Chemical Works. The attendance was very small, but substantial donations had been received from local gentlemen .Mr. Jay Williams, L2 2s. Aid. D. Matthews, £ 1 ls.; Mr. John Williams (miners' agent), £1 ls. Drs. Morgan and Kemp, 10s. 6d. Coun. Howel Lewis presided, supported by Mr. Jillbn Richards, Newcastle, Penn., who was the delegate at the San Francisco Con- vention representing the tmplaters, and who is at present on a visit to his father at Llan- elly, also Mr. Harry Lewis, of Los Angelos, California, a twin brother of Councillor Howel Lewis. The subject of the lecture was "Across the American Continent as a Labour dele- gate." Mr. Wignall spoke of the friendly welcome given him by the Americans. The humorous side was not lacking, and alto- gether the lecture was a decided success. Mr. Richards, of Penn., in proposing thanks to Mr. Wignall, said these lectures and concerts should not be necessary. If the people were properly represented by brainy men of the Labour class thing6 could be so organised that there would be no un- employed. He denounced Mr. Carnegie in very strong terms. If British people knew how he obtained his enormous wealth, t'ney would not touch a penny of it. He went so far as to say that he was surprised that England's King, whom he respected, should accept as a citizen such an unprincipled man.

Neath's Great Fair. Beautiful weather favoured Neath Great Fair. During fthe day thousands of towns- folk and visitors participated in the exten- si -> and varied amusements provided on the Corporation Field. Viewed from a business point, the fair WM also a decided success, for the supply of horses and catt'e was plentiful, the prioea good, and the sales brisk In fact, the fair proved one of the most successful ever Held at Neath. On Wednesday e-ening Mr. John ^tndt's magnificent motor machine was opened by the Mayor (Mr. E. Evans Bevan) with whom were several members and officials of the Corporation, and Head Constable Evan C Lewis. His worship welcomed Mr. Studt, and said that it gave him unqualified plea- sure to be present when such a grand machine was about to start on its "rounds of pleasure." (Applause.) His Worship and friends stepped into the beautifully appointed cars and enjoyed a few rapid spins round. On Friday evening Mr. Jno. Studt will again give a benefit for the Bryamawi Cricket Club.

Poll in North Belfast. The result of the poll in North Belfast on Thursday was announced on Friday noor as follows:— Dixon (U.) 4,440 Walker (Labour) 3,966 Unionist majority. 474 I No change. In 1893 and 1895 Sir E. J. Harland (U.), was returned unopposed. In 1896, at the bye-election, Sir J. H. Haslett d-feated an Independent Conservative by 161. In 1900, Sir J. H. Haslett's majority over another Independent Conservative was o T. 17 JUBILATION OF THE CONSERVATIVES The result was announced amid much re- joicing on the part of the supporters of the successful condidate. Sir Daniel Dixon, in proposing a vote of thanks to the high sheriff, said that, con- sidering he had been so late in the field, he thought they had reason to be more than pleaeed with the result, as he understood his opponent expected a majority of over two thousand He had promised them nothing except what was in his address. except what was in his address. I

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SCANDINAVIAN CRISIS, Trouble Between Norway and Sweden Acute. Demolition of Historic Forts. Christiania, Thursday.—Though the ex tent ot Sweden's demands for the demoh tion of the Norwegian frortier fortifications are secret, like all the negotiations at Karl stad, I 1 ir from a trustworthy source that they comprise the demolition of all new forts, new parts of old forts, and the complete dis armament of all forts east of the River Glommen. Norway is willing to make large conces- sions, but demands the security of an arbi tration treaty for future controversies, and the establishment of a neutral zone along t!ie frontier guaranteed bv the European Powers. This Sweden refuses to consider before the unconditional acceptance of con ditions which Norway is unlikely to con- cede. J- l! greatest controversy has arisen over the fortress Fredriksteen, at Fredrikshald, where Charles the Twelfth of Sweden was killed in 1718. It is net only an old historical fort often besieged and never captured, but it forms an important part of the defence system of I Christiania and Southern Norway against the attacks of any enemy. The interrupted negotiations at Karlstad were resumed yesterday at a short meeting. and to-day meetings were held in the fore noon and afternoon. Until the meet'nnrs were interrupted there were good hooes of peace, but it is reported that the Swedish demands include an ulti- matum unar^-ptable to Norway. The situation is critical- The Swedish Press IS warlike and provocative. Large forces are conc^n+ratina: in the frontier dis- tricts, and the fleet has been mobilised on the weet coast near Norwegian waters. Norway is still unmobiiissd. onlv about 3,000 men guarding the reads and railways across the frontier.—"Daily Mail."

Swansea Valley Lighting1 Scheme. Pontardavve Council met on Thunsdiy. Mr. John Griffiths in the chair. Wm. T. Williams, Ynismendw (lamp- lighter for a week), sent in his resigaali ja. William Thornaf, Edward-street, Ai'twja was appointed in his place. Mr. Oakley Walters (Clerk of Worn), also sent in hi* resignation, which was ac- cepted with regret. The Clerk's estimate for gene-a!, sani- tary, and highway expenditure for the com- ing half-year stafcad that £3,445 woad he required. For general sanitary expenses the estimate was £845; Pontardawe Hos- pital Committee, £500; Highway mainten- ance and repair, ;B1,702 and highway main- tenance and improvements, £315. The estimate showed an increase, and a rate of ll-|d- would be necessary to meet their re- quirements, against 9 £ d. for the past half- year. The increase was attributed to the highways and steam roller in particular. Some time ago the Council decided to ask Mr. John Morgan, Cardiff, to report on a •icbeme for lighting the populous parts in the Pontardawe area. Mr. Morgan esti- mated the cost at about £32,000. The Chairman said they should apply for a provisional order immediately. Mr. Francis said, if the Council applied for a provisional order it could be taken for granted they were going in for the scheme. He (MT Francis) could not see why they should spend £32.000 simply to light a few places that were not adequately lit at pres- ent. Before electricity could be njade tof pay it would have to be manufactured on a large scale. Llandilo, said Mr. Francis, had lost considerably during the last three years. The Chairman moved, and Mr. Henry Thomas seconded, that the matter be de- ferred for a month. This was agreed to. A letter was read from the Brynamman Electricity Supply Company, stating they were prepared to light the Caegurwen dis- trict at £3 145 3d. per lamp of 32 candle- power, per annum. Mr. J. James asked whether some tem- porary arrangement could not be come to I with the company. The matter wis de- ferred.

Swansea Concert for Wattstown Widows. "We were not among those privileged t) go down into ths pit at Wattstown and rescue the unfortunate men whose lives were in danger, but we do our little in neip tag to support the children who are left fathf'css, and the women who are widows." So, feelingly, spoke Mr. T. Williams, thi organiser oi tho Thursday evening x>n"jrt in the Shaftesbury Hall, Swansea, on be- half of the Wattstown bereaved. This so- ciety had taken trouble to secure the best artistes, and every artiste, together WIt'1 the Blue Ribbon Choir (conductor, Mr. 0. Williams, G.T.S.C.), and the Imperial Male Voice Party (conductor, Mr. Syd Jones), had given their services absolutely free. These observations apply only to tho ar tistes, the Blue Ribbon Choir (Mr. D. Wi liams), and me. Imperial Male Voice Party (Mr. Syd Jones), for the full audience got very much more than their money's worth. They would have, indeed, had they cmy heard Miss Maggie Lewis ("LILos Ac lwydd"), in magnificent voice, trilling "I I will extoll Thee." and "Tta Little Maid of I Japan," or in the melody of "The Uhi'd- ren's Home." But, besides that, there were the thrilling cadences from Master I Willie Richards' violin. Willie was most happy in his accompaniment and, indeed, as much may be said of all the artistes. But, then, all Swansea knows Miss Maggie Jones, L.R.A.M., and her capacitics bv now 1 Space fails in which to teU the exploits of the Male Voice Party m "Hiraeth" and I "The Old Brigade;" of the rich contribu- tion to the evening's harmony by Madam-s Grenfell Court. Mr. Josiah Th->r,.a H. Spicer, and a weather-beaten mariner trying to light his pipe while ho told of "Another man out of work," who on th3 programme was named "Alf Thomas." The Mayor was to have presided, but sent a letter regretting inability through ill-health; and a vote of sympathy with him, and with the Mayoress, was moved by Mr. Charles Davies.

Mumbles Liberalism Short of Cash, Mumbles section of the Gower Liberal Association met at Oastleton on Friday evening. Rev. S. C. Pinch presided over an attendance of thirty. Rev. S. C. Pinch and Mr. W. 1.1. Jarvis were appointed as the two members of the Gower Executive in addition to Mr. F. Cory Yeo and Mr. Samuel Taylor, who al- ready represent Mumbles on the executive. Delegates who att- dfd the recent as- sociation meeting at Swansea gave very un- favourable reports of the proceedings. I "There was too much quarrelling there for me," said one. Mr. Jarvis said the only useful suggestion made at the •> Swansea meeting was that with view to getting the candidates to go round the constituency and he moved that the secretary be instructed to write to the three inviting them to address separate meetings at the M-nblea.—MT. W. Evans seconded.—Mr. J H. Libbv suggested that the secretary should at the same time make it clear that the Mumbles section intended to support the nominee of the association— Agreed to. The S-cretary next brought forward a very important matter. He said meetings such as they had been holding necessarily entailed some little expense, and un to the present hè had no funds in hand. How should he "raise the wind?" Mr. Grimshaw was advised to circularise ¡ the gentlemen who held the honorary posi- tions and other prominent Liberals in the I district. ST. JUDE'S NEW HALL, SWANSEA. j The total amount of the collections at the opening of SIt. Jude's new parish hall on Thursday was JS107 12s.

SWANSEA TOWN COUNCIL. Borrowing Powers Exceeded: District Rate,, Swansea Finance Comr teo met on Fri- day, Mr. R. Martin presiding. Tho accounts showed that the rate6 on property in the occupation of the Corpora- tion amounted to J6784 lls. 4d. Replying to Mr. Devoraid, the Accoun- tant said that there was a considerable amount lost by vacancies on the Well-street houses, but the rents were well collected, halving regard to the poor class of tenant. An account of the loss was nr<_ nised, the Accountant saying that he allowed 3 per -ent. for sinking fund for the statutory period of 40 years, and these deductions had to be made. Mr. Dd. Harm a"uded to the telephone system, and asked whether it was provided that the sinking fund should disappear at the end of the license. He thought any pro- fits should be frst of all utilised with this view. The Chairman quite agreed, and did not t: ..k it wise for the Corporation to utilise any profits they had for any other purpose, Mr. Devonald You have. The Chairman How? Mr. Devonald You have increased the salaries out of profits. The Chairman No, that is increasing your liaoilities because you have got your profits. I quite agree with Mr. Harris, if there is any profit it should first of all go to reducing our capital charges, and then if we are bought out the amount to wipe out our liabilities will be so much less. The Deputy Town Clerk observed that if the Government intended to absorb the municipal system it was not likely they would grant any fresh loans. Tr.e Telephones Com- mittee would meet on Tuesday to consider whether they should approach the Postmas- ter-General on the subject. The Accountant reported that £ 39,000 was required for the purposes of a general dis- trict rate, which would be 2s. 2d in the 6 for the half-year, the same as before. There was no hope of a smaller rate. The Deputy Town Clerk read a communi- cation from the Local Government Board with reference to an application of the Cor- poration for £ 14,000 for the purposes of water supply, but drew attention to .he fact that the margin of the Corporation's bor- rowing powers had been reached, and asked for the views of the Corporation on the mat- ter. The Perm: y Town Clerk said that Vans of about £S:1.f\f.f) sanctioned, but not yet put into operation, had been taken into considera- tion, so that the Departmental letter was capable of explanation. The mag?T was loft with the Town Clerk The Committee discussed the position of Mr. J. Woozl?y, the assistant overseer for St. Thomas, whose term of office expired next month. and it was resolved to give him a salary of £ 140, which is a few pounds more than formerly, and exclusive of his remunera- tion for registration work. which, ",aid the Committee, was a matter for the overseers to deal with. Aid. Roger Thomas, in praise of Mr. Wooz- ley, mentioned that there were pract-ca'ly no excusals for St. Thomas.

Waunarlwydd's Welcome to Rev. T. and Mrs. MichaeL On Thursday evening, at St. Barnabas Schools, Waunarlwydd, parishioners and friends assembled to welcome the Rev. T. and Mrs. Michael on their return to Waun- arlwydd, and to congratulate them upon their marriage. After tea, the chairman- Mr. James Evans, Westfield-dcliveroo an address. • Miss F. H. Thomas, The Firs, on behalf of fl, ^norr^gation, presented the rev. gen- tleman w:t'h a h-T~d6c>Tip polished oak library chair. Others who spoke, sang, or played were I iss Griffiths, Mr Harry Thomas, Miss Hughes, Mr. D. J. Williams (organist), Master David Jones (violin), Mr. John Evans, Professor George (piano), Mr. Wm. Jones, and Mr. Joeeph Lewis (Gowerton). The TAV. racinifTit acknowledged the gift in appropriate terms. The staff of Waunarlwydd Council Schools have alsr) presented their former head-mis- tress (Mrs. Michael) with a valuable silver cake basket on the occasion of her mar- riage. I -aw

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Capel Gomer Singers' Day Out. The choral members of Capel Gomer, nrm- bering upwards of Seventy, went on Thurs- day to Parkmill for an afternoon's outing. All were in the brightest humour, for they had that best of Nature's favours—a glorious day. Starting at two, the drive to Parkmill was not the least delightful event of the after- noon. The walk up the Coombs followed perhaps the tri.ers were not so united as in the brakes, for "where two is company, three is none." The fresh country air bra«ced up all appetites, and "dinner ready" was a welcome announcement. Mr. Morris, at the Gower Inn, had made ready, and had an appetising m-eal cooked. Dr. Gomer Lewis was president, and, sustaining his reputation, was the life and soul of the party. Others who spoke were Messrs Ivor Gwynne, Abraham George, John Jenkins (solicitor), C. H. Reynolds (condnctor), Ivor J. Rees (secretary), W. J. Evans (organist), T. Thomas, etc. A pleasant interval before the return was spent, and home, reached about half-past ten, was the termination of an extremely enjoyable time.

Swansea Firm and Gun-Running Steamer. On the hull of the steamer believed to be the John Grafton, which recently went ashore in the Gulf of Bothnia with a car60 of arms, and was blown up by her crew, the word "London" has been found, ttias establishing her identity. This steamer was some little time back in the market, and we understand that Messrs Harries Bros. and Co., Swansea, were actu- ally in negotiating for the vessel. » Fortunately, perhaps, these negotiations fell through, and the steamer was trans- ferred to a London firm who are well known at Swansea Docks. The John Grafton was not a new steamer by any means. GRUESOME RELATIONSHIP. (Reuter's Foreign Special.) Copenhagen. Friday.—The "Politiken" to-day states that the captain of the rt earner John Grafton, wrecked on the Finnish coast with a cargo of arms, was a brother of Eugene Schumann, assassin of Gen. Bobri- koff, Governor-General of Finland. m———w——[

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_M KNEELING DEAD IN A FIELD. Queer Story at an Inquest near Morriston. A strange story was revealed ab an m quest at iinydypandy, near Swansea, "n r'riday. On Monday last a collier named William Rees (65), living with his son at Fantyclyn, left home. It \va>s thought ce had gone to a brother at Clydach, and notl illg was feared irom his absence until Wed nasday. After a further two days' search, or four days since the disappearance, the body wa.s tound in a kneeling position not more than 20(3 yards from his own home. It had becD there since Monday! At the inquest before Mr. F. H. Glynn Price, David Rees, son, said he found tb~ body by a thicket 200 yards from the hous-> It was in a kneeling position, with hands clasped over the stomach and head bent tow, as though deceased had fallen down. De ceased was accustomed to leave home for r few days often—going to his brother at Clydach. Until Wednesday he (witness) di; not feel anxious, but tl:en, going to Clydacrv found that his father had not been there. Witness thought his father had just gone through a gap in the hedge, and he fell, and was too weak to get up. Elizabeth Rees, wife of the previous wit ness, corroborated her husband's evidence Deoea&ed's temperament before leaving on Monday was quite as usual. He did not say where he was going when he went out Dr. James Havard Jones said he had at tended deceased for bronchitis and asthma The only marks upon the body were suO abrasi^hs a6 might happen from a fall. He thought the state of the body was quite consistent with the possibility of death hav- ing taken place on Monday. His opinion was tbat accused had a fit of coughing, and in stooping down the heart failed. The verdict returned was that death took place from a natural cause on the 11th utot

Bazaar at Penrice Castle. The church of Reynoldston being in need of renovation and repairs, a bazaar to form the nucleus of a restoration fund was held on Thursday in Penrice Castle Park, by the kind permission of Miss Ta'bot. The sura required is about £ 250. and the beautiful weather attracting a very large number to the grounds, the promoters were in an ex- tremely hopefui mood. '•tile ladies who have exerted th' 'veG chiefly are Miss Talbot, Mrs. Benson- Mrs. Talbot, Vicarage, Revnoidston. whose arrangements left noth- ing to be desired. The bazaar was chiefly a sale of fancy work, and tl- stalls were set up within the keeps of tl annent house of defence, j-hey were of very substantial "build." the wills being of ..Jic:k iimbs of trees, and ..ie roofs leaf thatched. Refreshments were provided in a large marquee, tL eatables bemg con- tributed by many of the parishioners. Buyem were plentiful and liberally inclined well might they be, for the seductive per- suasions of the lady saleswomen were un- tiring. The gathering was a highly fashion- able one; amongst those present w< re Miss Talbot, Lady Swansea, Lady Leighton, Mr. Graham Vivian, Mrs. Heneage, Mrs. Picton Turbelvill, Lady Lyons and the Misses Lyons, Mr. M^ Helme, Mrs. and the Misses Benson, Dr. and Mrs. Jonee, Mrs. Moore-Gwyn, Mr. and ^irs. Pritohard, Rev. and Mrs. VaJbot, .\lItoÆ! Jenkins (Oxwich), Rev. J. R. DavIes (Llajunadoc), etc. The four "centres of industry'' were under the charge ot Miss Ta.lbot, Mm. Benson, Lady Lyons, and Miss Wood, and while the visitors walked round, purge in hand, the band of the 1st Glamorgan, under the baton of Bandmaster Hanney, rendered its martial strains. Later in the a tug-o'-war was got up between teams representing the neigh- bouring parishes, lour parties tried their hands at the rope, the contest eventually proving the supremacy of Penrice team. The others competmg were Oxwich, Reynoldston, and Llangennydd. Shrills of merriment soon heralded another source of amuse- ment. It was the time honoured chase of the greasy PIg, and it was as popular am II ever. Another kindness of Miss Talbot's deserv- ing notice was her decision to afford the would-be motorists an opportunity to "mote" to Oxwich. Sixpence only was charged for the trip, and the car was crowded each time. "Of money-making devices there is no end." The proceedings closed in the evening with a concert, toe preparations for which were in the hands of Miss Wheeler, who presented a successful programme.

I Mr, J. H- Jones' Recent Arrest. I Mr. Joseph Henry Jones, solicitor, Car, diff, has made a statement relative to nifi arrest for contempt of court. "The matter that led up to my arrest, said Mr. Jones, was one that I believed to be still in negotiation, and a settlement was pending. The arrest came to me as a thun derbolt. Believing the case to be as hav 6aid, I had become engrossed in otner case*. I had no idea that a warrant bad been is- sued. "At the present moment, and in view <,f certain litigation by me—unless there is re- paration—I would prefer not to go into the nature of the claim. It was the small mat- ter in the negotiations—thero was security for many times more than that. The difc culty arose because I considered a bill A oosUi exorbitant. I bad made arrangement to settle the matter on thi day following my arrest, provided agreement was come to on the question of costs. "As to the contempt of court, that was owing to my having been busy with othe" matters. My representatives satisfied Jus tice Lawrence that my non-compliance was not deliberate, r:nd I hope the public will equaHy satisfied. Of course, I regr;t that a man of my experience should have appeared guilty of contempt of court. "As to whether I shall claim damages. that is a question I cannot discuss. An ac tion will certainly be brought, but I mint decline for the present to give details of my course of action, or, indeed, to give the name of the person whom I claim to have wronged nte.

=- Late Mr. Morlais Jones' Funeral. The mortal- remains of the late Mr. Mo.* lais Glasfryn Jcnes, engineer, fifth son of the late Rev- Thomas Jones, of the Walter road Congregational Church, Swansea, were vault at Danygrau? Cemetery. Swansea, on Friday. There were present at the funeral, Mr. Brynmor Jones, K.C., M.P., and Mr. Lerf child Jones, M F., brothers, Mr. S. Home LLB brotber-mlaw, Mr. Maine and Mr. Cecil Home, nephews. Rev. Evan Jenkins, of Walter-road officiated The arrangementa for the funeral, which was private, were carried out by Mr. J- h. Pochard, of Oxford-street There were also noticed at the graveside Sir John Jones Jenkins, M:f. Maine (Walter- rood), and Mr. Mooabta

Swansea Workhouse Mystery. ITie name of the man now lying at Swan- sea Workhouse Infirmary, and who has been there since August 28th, partially con- scious, .s been discover^ to be Wm. Lane. He native of Hereford, and has re- sided at Cbapel-lane, Bridgend. As already stated, it iaautpected that he had been ill-treated when found lying in a helpless condition in the rfreefe, his skull having been fractured.

Pontardulais Pitman's Hand Blown Oft Thos. Francis, aged 31, a oollier, residing at Pontardulais, and employed at the Mor- his Colliery, was shot-firing on Saturday morning, when the dynamite charge exploded and blew off his right hand. The unfortunate man was brought to Swansea Hospital, where he was admitted a.t 11 a.m., and detained.

Tho miners of the Western Division will learn with regret that M?. Henry Davies, Inspector of Mining for the County of Gla morgan will not be able to lecture this year. His enthusiastic services at the Cadle Centre, last winter made the class very popular.

AUDACIOUS SKETTY BURGLARY Extraordinary Coolness of the Thieves. The county police are investigating one ot the most daring exploits at housebreaking in their records. On Wednesday Mr. kd ward Jenkins, Rose Cottage, bketty, an.1 a is family left home for the day, and on thoir return late in the evening they founu the house had been broken into a.nd an sacked from top to bottom. A sum of £ 1 8s. 6d., which was in a drawer, was stolen, as also was a valuable watch and chain, silver pencil case, and several small articles J; jewellery. Entrance was effected through a side win dow, one of the panes of which was broken sufficiently to allow the insertion of a man t fingers to raise the catch and open the win dow. Every room was visited, and the con tents of the drawers and cupboards turned out. The burglar or burglars were disturb ed, and there are evidences of a hurried de- parture. A postman on his rounds called at the house about the time the men were busy upstairs, viz., nine o'clock, to deliver three letters. After knocking at the door the postman saw a man's face peering out of the window of an upper room. This man knoch ed at the window and then came downstairs and opened the front door, and with remark able coolness and audacity took the letters from the postman, who, noticing that bhj recipient was strange to the plaoe, asked him if he belonged to the house, and t.e answered with the utmost sang froid that he had only recently joined the household, and that the other man who usually did tn ? gardening etc., had left. The coolness 01 the man disarmed the postman of all suspi- cion, and he went his way. When Mr. Jenkins and family returns they saw the house had been visited, and they discovered the loss of the money, n-i communica,ted the fact to the police. -T- was not till Thursday morning that the watch and chain were missed, and this was then also reported to the police. In the, meantime the watch and chain had been pawned at Mr. Levi's pawnbroking shop in Heathfield-strect, and the police are or the present baulked. Had Mr. Jenkins in- formed the police of the double loss < all, they are of the opinion they would ha^8 secured aji arrest, as a good description ) the man ha.s been furnished them by the pawnbroker and postman.

Assault on a Swansea Constable. At Swansea Police Court on Saturday, r Dennis Griffin, Greenhill-street. was brought up on a charge cf drunk and disor- derly. There was a further charge against defendant of assaulting a police constable. Superintendent Gill informed the Bench that Dock Constable Smith was, owing to the assault, unifble to bfc present. He handed up a cert'ficate from Dr. Groves, of the Swansea H-gptal, to tha.t effect, the injuries being the result of a severe kick. P.C. Willis said he -as in charge at thos Guildhall Station when the defendant was brought in on a stretcher on Friday night. The man was drunk and the constable, in his pr eence, said prisoner had violently kicked him on the lower part of the body and showfd witness how swollen the flesh was. Prisoner, a youngish labourer of un- prepossessing features, was remand-ed until Wednesday next. HOW THE STRUGGLE ORIGINATED. One of our reporters, writing of the abov, affair, savs Swansea Dock Police had a rather violent customer to deal with an Fri day night, and in a melee in which a man named Griffin was concerned Constable Smith sustained a kick in the abdomen, ae ccssitating his confinement to bed. Griffcn wa.s taken into custody. The accused, it appears ,g<Jlt on board a vessel in the Prince of Wales Dock and cansed a disturbance The police were called upon the scene to re- move him, and this was effected, the officsr sustaining a kick in the stomach. The constable took his quarry to the lo np, and afterwards, while on his way to Dr. Morgan's surgery, he collapsed. He was conveyed to Swansea Hospital, but not detained.

= Third G.V. R. Shoots at Gorseinon The re-nmenfal rifle meeting in connection with the" 3rd G.V.R. opened at Gorseinon on Thursday, and will be continued on Satur- day, and on September 28 and 50. The shoot- in^ 'was seven rounds at 200 yards, and the conditions were fairly favourable, though the wind was of a fishtail character and variable. Captain and Adjutant Herbert Stepney, Captain LI. Thomas, Lieut. W. T. Davies, and Lieut. E. C. deeves were the range officers, and 119 men squaddea, tne best scores being Corpl W. Williams (cyclist), & sea M Corel D. J. Morris, Swansea g 51 Sergt.' Roberts, Swansea 51 T. J. Tobias, Gorseinon 31 D. Roberts, Gorseinon 50 F. Mabbett, Hafod Sergt. H. A. Burns, Hafod &> Pte. A. Thomas, Gorseinon 30 Pte. E. Watkins, Gorseinon 50 W. D. Richards, Gorseinon 28 W. T. Williams, Swansea 27 Sergt. Phillips, Goreeinon 27 Pte. J. Phillips, Gorseinon 27 On September 28th and 30th the shooting will be at the 500 yards range.

Ex-Treasurer of Cardiff Collegre Dead, Mr. LoniR Tylor died at Oakdenc, Red- hill, on Thursday evening after a lengthy illness, aged 68. Deceased, who was of Quaker origin, settled in Bradford, in 1856, and there for m ny yeirs took activo part in social and I educational work under Mr. W. E. Forster. He was concerned in the establishment af the University College, Cardiff, becoming treasurer on Lord Swansea's death. He was also concerned in large colliery undertak- ings. For five yearts deceased lived retired at RpdbilJ.

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ALLEGED OUTRAGE NEAR PORT TALBOT. Engina House Damaged by an Explosion. Waft reference to the disquieting repo-t of a dastardly and determined attempt to destroy the engine-house and the powerful hauling-engine of the Merthyr-Llantwiv Colliery m the Avon Valley, further parti- culars. are now to hand. The colliery named is owned by a com- pany composed oi Manchester gentlemen. It is on the famous Whitworth estate, and is situated about eight miles from Port Talbot. Last May a strike of the workmen, which had lasted for five months, was settled. Prior to this strange scenes were witnescseo in the vicinity of the colliery, the Amaaons of the valley banding together, and with hideous din of tin pots and pans, hteraliy driving away workmen who had come into the district to take the place of the strikers. Matters quite setdown after the full re- sumption of work, and there was no suggestion of any trouble or discontent On Friday night, when the manager (xtlr. Roger Howell) left the colliery everything was all right. It appears that it is the dutv of the official in charge for the night to make periodic inspections both on the sur- face and underground. Accordingly about ten o'clock he descended into the workings, and he was still below when an alarming occurrence took place. lD dwellers at Tonmawr, a collection oi workmen's houses near the Merthvr Llan- twit C'olli.ify, were for the greater part in bed, when about half past ten o'clock twc loud reports vere heard. There was in- stantly a scrambling into clothes, followed by a rush towards the quarter whence th-* sound of the explosions came. The colliery was reached just as Mr. Howeli emerged fiom the drift. He proceeded to the engine- bouse—a substantial erection built of stene. and slated, and there found all the glass windows smasned, and the roof itself 1; fted md displaced. It is supposed that the au thor of the mischief caused two charges to be fired, one ot compressed powder, and the other of blasting gelatine. Blasting gela tine in ordinary use in mining operations contains 95 per cent of nitro-glycerine, with 7 per cent, 01 nitro-cotton, and its strength is very great. As may be supposed, there was great ex- citement amongst the inhabitants, but a.U efforts by them to find. the perpetrator (If the outrage proved fruitless. Next mora- ine (Saturdav) the discovery was made when the manager arrived at the colliery that his tffice had been broken into. The contents of boxes and drawers were strewn about and some articles were missing Entrances had been made through the door, which bad boen broken down. The machinery in the engine-house having escaped damage, work at the colliery pro ceeded on Saturday as usual. The poller, have been duly informed of the occurrence, and thorough investigation is being made in the hope of making an arrest. The opin I ion prevails that someone well acquainted with the colliery and its methods of working must have been concerned in the outrage.

Sensational Charge Against an Ex-M.P. Mr. Hugh Watt, formerly a member of the House of Commons, appeared on remand a.t Marlboro'-street Police Court on Friday, on a charge of inciting persons to murder Mrs. Watt and other persons.. A newspaper salesman, named Warley, was called as a witness, and related a long I extraordinary story to the effect that de- fendant had on several occasions paid him money and offered him further sums to hill Mns. Watt. Among the allegations made were that Mr. Watt asked him to go to Mrs. I Watt's residence, strike or kick her m the abdomen, and rob her, that he should try to run her down in the rtreet with his bicycle, that he should take rooms in a hotel where she was staying, get into heT room and strike her a blow and administer chloroform. strike her a blow and administer chloroform. Witness pretended to enter more or le^s into Mr. Watt's plans, and received money, but did not do any of the things that were I wanted either with reference to MTS. Watt or Sir Reginald Beauchamp, whom he was also incited to injure. Mr. Freke Palmer, for the defence, said there was no foundation for these outrageous charges, and he had a. complete answer to them. The further hearing of the caae was ad- journed till next Friday.

Good Tidings for Dunvant. A new oompaay is now in formation with a capital of £10,000 to develop the Penlan Seam at Dunvant. The chief promoters are &. Jones and Sons, Penlan House, xJunvant, assisted by six other influential men. There will be two slants driven down on the rider beneath the Penlan Seam for a dis- tance of 400 yards. The colliery will be equipped with the most modern plant cap- able of dealing with a very large output. The ground covers 700 to 800 acres, and is practically free from faults. In order to bring the trucks into close, proximity to the slant, a tunnel will be driven through solid rock, the contract for which has been let to Messrs. J. Nicholas, ( W. Morgans and Co., of Cockett, who com- taenced operations on Saturday.

Burry Port Water Scheme. Mr. John Roberts (Swansea), in his sup plementary report to the Burry Port Urban District Council, warns the members of the pollution df Velindre Brook by sewage mat ter. He indicates the importance of thi presence of a natural filter which would :1- low accumulations to pass away. The element of danger from pollution might be minimised, he thinks, by a system of surface drainage; but, having regard t 3 the extent of the gathering ground and ;ir cumstances generally, nothing short of the provision of filtering beds would make the scheme satisfactory.

Swansea Doctor's Carriage Upset A carriage belonging to Dr. Nelson Jones, Swansea, in charge of his coachman, and ill which was the doctor's nine-year-old son, met with a mishap whilst being driven through Little Wind-street, on Thursday. Pipee were being discharged from one of Messrs. Powlesland and Mason's wagons into the stores of Messrs. Mills and English, II when one caught the carriage as it passed. and knocked it over, precipitating the occu pants on to the road. The carriage lamp was smashed, also tho shafts, but the occupants escaped injury.

Swansea Skipper and Shipwrecked Americans. At West Hartlepool on Friday night, the Mayor (Councillor Swrgant), on behalf of the United States Government, presented Capt. James Johnson, of Swansea, with a hand- some gold watch and chain in recognition of his efforts in rescuing the shipwrecked crew of the American schooner W. R. Ches- terton on December 15th. The Anglo-Chiliaa, of which Captain John- eon was then in command, was a few days out from Norfolk, Virginia, when the schooner's signals of distress were seen. Despite heavy seas and a gale of wind I and the darkness of the night, Captain John-, eon caused a boat to be sent in charge of Second Officer Matthews, and rescued t-ho crew of seven and tho captain's wife.

Another Welsh Claimant to the American Millions. Another claimant to the estate of Robert Edwards, the American millionaire, is Thoe. Voyle, watchman to Mr. L. E. Bowen, of Morriston. He says the late Robert Edwards was his great uncle and hailed from the Castle Martin district of Pembrokeshire. When be went to America .ne Voyle family received many letters from him. A brother is new in New York making in- quiries If that's so an added complication arises, for if Edwards came from Pembrokesnire the Llansamlet contention becomes abortive.

"BAY OF BENGAL," Hope Abandoned: Swansea Sea- men on Board. There has been posted at Lloyd's the fine British barque Bay of Bengal. and she has now been given up as lost, with her crew of 25 men all told. She left Cardiff on March 4th last for Taltai, with a cargo of coal, sub- sequently calling at Port Talbot, and at the end of April a quantity of wreckage bear- ing her name was picked up off the Sooth j Irish coast, while two bottle messages por- porting to come from C&v in Gerrard and 'W. C." have also washed ashore. The official list of the crew who sailed in the vessel when she left Cardiff show that no less than fifteen are Welsh, from Cardiff, New Quay. Holyhead, Barry and Cardigan, and Seamen 0. 8. R. G Savages and J. M. Calmont are from Swansea. An interview with the parents of the latter was published by us at the time, when she wa.s first reported missing. There wer« eight officers and petty officers on board, twelve seamen and six apprentices. _oc Bay of Bengal wa6 an iron ship of 1.595 tons gross, and 1,480 tons net register, built in 1875, and owned by Messrs. T. Bey- non and Co., Moantetuart-square, Cardiff.

Brother Charged with a Ports- mouth crime. At Portsmouth Police Court on Monday, Frank Hansford (: 7), carpenter's appren- tice was charged with murdering his sister, Beatrice. Inspector Money said at ten minutes past seven on Sunday evening l.e was called to No. 96, Cardiff-road, North End, and found the deceased lying on the floor in a pool of blood. Her throat was cut on both sides ari there were a razor, a poker, and other articles in the room all stained with blood. The father and mother went out at six o'clock leaving deceased and accused in the room wb.re the body was discovered, appar- ently the be of friends. Th parents re- turned about an hour later and found Bea- trice dead. Prisoner was out, and as it was his eu-tom to return at ten, the police waited, and as ho did not return by mid- night suspicion fell on him. Inquiries were made, and at two in the morning prisoner was met by a constable near Southsea Castle. When asked his name, he gave it correctly, and the constable arrested him. It was afterwards discovered that his cloth- ing was saturated with blood. Constable Summers, who made the ar- rest, said that accused, when charged with the murder, replied: "Yes, I did it. These spots made me do it." The constable ex- plained that prisoner probably referred to some complaint from which he was suffer- ing. Prisoner afterwards asked, "She is not dead is she?" The constable replied, "She is," and prisoner said, "I intended to do it." Dr. Emmett, who received an urgent sum- mons to the house, described the condition of the body. He said' there were three or four large gashes in the throat which could not have been self-inflicted. There was no marked evidence of a struggle, but there was a quantity of blocd about. The girl was fulJy dressed and her clothing was not disarranged. On this evidence, the prisoner, who re- mained motionless and speechless, with his eyes ca.- t on the floor of the dock, was re- manded for a week.

Anthracite Trust: "Hopeful Prospects." We understand the promoters of the nrl)- pesed ''combine' to control the anthracite -oal tiade of South Wales will meet in Lon- don shortly. The period of the options to purchase some of the collierlcs terminate at the end of the month. Opinion widely dif- fers as to whether the Trust will corns t~ aaytbirg. In the view of one of the best informed gentlemen m Swansea connected with the toal trade "the thing i, looking very oopa- ful, indeed. There is a boom in the anthri cite trade," he went on, 'and if the thing ccc&n't go through now it never will. They have options of from 23 to 25 collieries "Out of how many?" "About 55; that is large and small; at any rate, they have a control of the output, and if the thing goes through, I believe it will be .onnd that the others will join in. "There is a teejing in the trade that th? Trust is designed to retrieve somebody's lost fortunes?" "Well, there was that originally," was the reply; "but these are thorougbly: sound people, and, I believe, will deal with the matter on a thoroughly sound business foot- ing."

Swansea's Juvenile Court. Two young girls were brought into court at Swansea on Monday, before the "drunks" paid their forfeits. Supt. Gill said in regard to one girl, Elisa- beth Lynn, 14, Greenhill-street, who waa charged with breaking and entering 17, Oak- land-terraee. and stealing wearing apparel, property of Mr. Dan Morgan, they desired to withdraw the summons she was to be taken to a school. Summons was withdrawn against Lynn, but the other child was taken down again. The other girl. Mary Elizabeth Paxley, 19, Ann-street, charged jointly with Eliza- beth Lynn, was brought up after the oourt by her father, who said he wou'd look after her. "Get her something to do," adviser the chairman ;"the danger is in her being die." The girl was dismissed with a caution, the ^prosecutor being absent.

Serious Injury to Footballer Boots The injury to D J. Boots, the Newport full-back, who was this season to assist the Abertillery Club piovecl to be quite as ser- ious as was feared. Our Newport correspondent telephones that up to Monday afternoon Boats' condi- tion was practically unchanged, but that, if anything, he wa.s worse, and that the gravest fears are entertained. Dr. Crinks, house-surgeon at Newport Hospital, stated on Monday that the patient is still in a very serious condition, and that one of the internal organs is ruptured; whilst George Boots states that an operation wi!! be necessary, and that with care his brother may pul Ithrough.

Llanelly Defendant and the Police At Llanelly on Monday Edward Evans, 22, Glanmor terrace, was charged with ob- structing the police. P.C. Edwards said on Saturday he was as- sisting another officer to lock a man up when defendant interfered, and they were obliged to let their prisoner go. P.C. Lewis corroborated. Defendant said be was under the influence of drink at the time, but that after he was locked up he was abused 111 the cell. Ttie officers, recalled, deuied having as- saulted the defendant. The Bench fined defendant JE1. Major Bythway said the magistrates dis- believed the story of the ill-treatment in the cells.

Taibach Deserters Plea at Aber- avon, At Aberavon on Monday, Mr. E. T. Evans applied for the discharge from eM- tody of Da\id James. Ta bach. deserter from the Welsh Recr -t at Cardiff. Mr. Evans said the magistrates' order of retention expired on Friday, and James had been unlawfully detained HTV as they had no warrant or magistrates' order. Supt. Da vies The escort is here and has taken charge of him. The Bench f aid that they w-" > advised that they had no jurisdiction. The pm- oner was now in the hands of the polioe and James would be handed over to the escort. (

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JOWETT IN HULL Satisfied with Prospects: Other Men Approached. Fred Jowett, the Welsh international and Swansea wing, arrived in Hull early on Saturday morning, and in the fternuou went with his new comrades tu Leeds. Replying to our correspondent's inquiries, he said "Yes, I have iga-d on for King- ston Rovers this morning, and I am qutq satisfied with the terms, md from what I have seen to-day I think i shall be qu'te comfortable with my new lomrades. I am going back to Swansea to finish my term at the school, but 1 shall be back in Hull on Friday and intend playing against Hallos next Saturday." Although Jowett denied any knowledge, our correspondent is inform-, d hat D-n Pees is expected in Hull shortly tc partner tot 6 new capture, but the Hull c ub are ^qa-iily as confident of claiming flie internatA* ■ l vl centre's services, but they have heard Lh'« before with no results. The strong opposition offered by the As- sociaticn Club in Hull has made the Rrgby element awaken, and both clubs are searching for talent to strengthen their teams. SENSATIONAL '"SCOOP" HINTED AT- If private information be correct (says "The Bard"), we have not by a long way heard the last of Northern Union successes with regard to Welsh plavers. Jowett's signing on for Hull Kingston Rovers has been received with equanimity even in Swansea ;but what is prom sed later will ba t i n to create a. sensation. The club hopeful of success this time is not a York- shire one, and the players sought for would mak" the most successful "scoop" since the Northern Union has been established. Curious ones will not have long to wait for an explanation, and a few days will snfBoa to make everything plain. SWANSEA AS NORTHERN UNION'S HUNTING GROUND. As previously hinted, the Northern Union a.gents are on the track of J. Bancroft, Swan- sea's reserve full-back. Last week inquiries were made at his brother's shop as to the probability of his going North. It is stated that an offer of RaW was made- This was not entertained. Young Bancroft coatrms the fact of the visit, but says no terms were stated, and the reaaon for the re- fusal given was to the effect that he was engaged in a suitable situation at Swansea, and was at home with his pa.its. Since then, however, certain events have happened, and it is an open secret that Bancroft dislikes being played "ducks and drakes" with by the Swansea club. He con- siders he has a grievance, and as the North- ern agents are likely to persist in their efforts to secure his services anything might happen; in fact, the chances are in favour of his accepting. From what can be cathered with regard to Trew, he seems to have an abhorrence to going North, but it ie known that negotiations are in progress with re- gard to Dan Rees, and in hie case also one never knows what might happen. Hull Kingston Rovers are unremitting in their efforts to secure him as well as Bancroft.

Russia and Her Coal Duty. St. Petersburg, Sunday.—A conference held at the Ministry of Ways and Communi- cations has recognised the necessity of ad- mitting British coaJ duty free for the rail- ways in Northern Russia and the factories in their vicinity. -(Reuter.) WHAT A SHIPPER THINKS OF IT. The above message shown by a "Daily Post" reporter to Mr. James Livingston, Swansea, elicited the remark, "Oh, that's very important news." "Will it have any effect on Swansea's ship- ments?" "Certainly. We send ooosiderable quanti- ties of anthracite and patent fuel to Northern Russia ourselves. True, it won't have much effect this year as the season closes in Octo- ber through the accumulation of ice in the Neva. But next year it ought to have the efiect of considerably accelerating saies. To what is the repeal of the tax due? To tho strikes and disturbances in the Russian coal- mines, which affected the country's mdus- tries." x Mr. Livingston's firm ait the present tim* have a contract of 10,000 tons of patent fuel ior the Cronstadt authorities to fill.

Accident to Col Sir Thomas Lipton At the Edinburgh Royal Review on Mon- day, the procession of trtjops was brought to a close without any very serious mishap, ex- cept an unfortunate accident to Sir Thomas Lipton. Su Thomas, as bon. colonel, was riding past the King at the head of the 2nd Lanark Engineers, when his horse threw him and he was kicked n the face. The injuries are not serious. Sir Thomae was examined by Professor Annandale. There were about a dozen minor accidents to spectators who thronged the steep hill- side.

Shocking- Accident to a Landore Guard, Charles Mills (32), residing at Washing- ton-street, Landore, and a guard on the O•*»!»! lw:i, was prdea • unrig to board a train whilst in motion at Briton Ferry Station un Saturday night, when he slipped betw.°en the pia. fnrm and the train. He was taken with all speed to the Swan- sea Hospital where be was treated for two broken legs. At the G W R. Rail-ay Workers' Meeting al. the Working Men's Club. on Sunday afternoon, a vote of sympathy was passed with Brother Mills, injured at Briton Ferry, and the hope was expressed that be wufcl soon recover "I

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