The Cambria Daily Leader

CAR WASHING. I Nowadays private owners are rinding out that there is no absolute necessity for washing a car every day, any more than t4ere is for spending hours over polishing braas or plated parts, which in most cases might just as well be painted or enamelled. Oa the other band, so far as the Services are concerned, this knowledge does not ap- peal to have penetrated, uore particularly in the eaee of the army. Most of the naval ca.,b one sees upon the roads show no signs of much time having been vaster on ex- ternal cleaning, and to a large extent this ai plies 30150 to the oaxs used by the army and the flying service at homi; but if what w < hear from Overseas be trie, external cleanliness of the cars and lorries appean1 to b" regarded as a great luilitiry virtue We do not say it is regarded as u ore iia important than prop'er attention to 'J.he.j mechanism of the car, but indirectly it seems to amount to this, as time which should be spent in looking after the mechanism of the car is too frequently waited in keeping its exterior clean. This apparently applies particularly to car,3 which convey important officer6 from place to plaoe. The Autocar."

MOTOR CYCLE RECORDS. Melbourne, July 27.—Jack Booth has treated the world's motor cycle road records by a, great performance in which he put up the following tiraeo: mile, 37 5-5 eec., equalling 96 miles an hour; 5 miles, 3 mine. 25 3-5 sec., equalling 88 miles an hour; 10 miles, 7min., 45 4-5 sec., equalling 77 miles an hour.

i,oe -Cl)]. Wood attempts break three world's jumping records at KiiLUI. SDorte next Thursday^

THURSDAY NEXT9 AUGUST 3rd, I  3rd, j I AT I MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL (KINDLY LENT), | Rev. JOHN THOMAS, M.A. Will Preach at 8 p.m. (Late of Liverpool), 8I Will Preach at 8 p.m. Collection m Aid of Sketty Baptists Building Fund. I GRAND THEATRE, Swansea. I NEXT WEEK. THE EMINENT, FAVOURITE, COMEDIAN, HERBERT DARNLEY AND FULL LONDON COMPANY, IN A FATHER OF 90 (NINETY), THE GREATEST OF ALL FARCICAL COMEDIES. One touch of Darnley makes the whole World grin." I BOX OFFICE AT BRADER'S, 17, HEATHFI ELD-STREET. Tel. 291 Central. WHEN YOU BUY A PIANO HAVE THE BEST. THOmroON S; 8HACXELL LTD., Invite Inspection of theix Splendid Stock of BRITISH-MADE PIANOS OF WORLD-WIDE FAME Including Instruments by the following Celebrated M"ecez- JOHN BRINSMEAD & SONS, J. & J. HOPK I NSON. AJELLO & SONS, MOORE & MOORE. GftAMER & CO., CHALLEN & SONS, J. H. CROWLEY, BROAD WOQD PLAYER-PIANOS, AUSTIN BROWNE, COLLARD & COLLARD. And others too ttomerooB to ntioD. unsurpassed for tone. Xouch, and Elegance Of Iteeign. Ail Pianos warranted and exchanged if not approved. Full val t." allowed for Old Pianos in exchange. 39 Castle Street Swansea. With Bn.nches throughout Monmouthshire 39, Castle Q?f<Mtt Swansea. ?? South Wales Loe.-Cpl. Wood attempts to break three 1 world's jumping records at KA.I..I. Sports ■ax* dburadaj. Look out for the MaraTIion race. Mumbles Pier—St. Helen's Ground. Thursday, August Srd. Admission to Uaourui, 6d. -FOR- — I.. 1'1 1 Wmd 81. ILI' ",{'" (Opsite the I 38 Slatue). iMayaMMSMfl*WBMmaii»iM«Ji»iMillu-|li,TilTBiWI I W n Ml I" IH 'I M1 Mill il ll>l"i B »)| m|i| MiliiH HUf UMIlfW—W' Pioneer Motors to Gowev* From Plymouth Street to PORTEYNON, PARKMILL, REYNOLDSTON and OXWICH. To Gower. From Gower. MONDAY 8.30 a.m. 12.30 p.m. 10.30 a.m. 4.0 p.m. 2.0 p.m. 6.0 p.m. 6.0 DAILY SERVICE at 10.30 a.m. and 2.0 p.m. MUMBLES PIER AND PAVILION. SUNDAY, JULY 30th, at 3.45 and t.45 p.m., CALFARIA PRIZE BAND. (Conductor, Mr. J. T. REES). MONDAY, JULY 31st, and During the Week, The PLAYMAKERS CONCERT PARTY. MUMBLES RAILWAY SEASON TICKETS. SEASON TICKETS will be issued on 1st AUGUST between SWANSEA and PIER STATIONS at the following Rates: 3 Months. 2 Months. 1 Month. GENT.'S (First Class) £ 2 5 0 £ 1 10 0 M18 0. LADY'S do. £ 1 5 0 10 18 6 Mt26 For further particulars, apply 2, Rutland Street, Swansea.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. | ALL RIGHESERVED.. [' S ?????E?????n ? Wi'?y?' 5'??'?7 The Fiambards Mystety I II BY SIR WILLIAM MAGNAY, Bart. Author of "The Heiress of the Season," The Red Chancellor," j "The Master Spirit," &c. CHAPTER' VII. I A Sensation at Jurby's. The Jurby's had pressed me to come up to tea that afternoon if I had nothing better to tlo, and a consuming curiosity to keep myself posted with what was going on determined me to go. For Jurby, who seemed rather a busybody, would prob- aoly know as much as, outside the police authorities, was to be known. Also it would be an opportunity to leave cards after dining there. Aecordinglly, on quitting the Rectory I took my way to- wards Morningford Place. During the short walk my thoughts were naturally busy with what I had just heard. I could now understand t Rose Archer's anxiety on her cousin's ac- count. If slie was in love with him, as might well be, her keen anxiety was easily comprehensible. Had she, I won- dered, believed him guilty of the deed ? That was not improbable; and in that! case she was a girl who, one might feel sure, would be staunch. I could not help agreeing with Mr. Wallace Rixon, that his position was unenviable enough. Of course, his story as told to me might have been very far from the whole truth; at the same time I was disinclined to conclude that he had been lying. I' wonder how far the astute Mr. Holt will accept it, I said to myself, as I turned into the drive at Movningford-plaee. It was now quite dark, and as I drew near the house the streaks and patches of light escaping through chinks in the drawn curtains made a suggestion of in- viting cheeriness. On being shown into the drawing-room I found the whole house-party assembled there with the ex- ception of Mr. Errington The Jurbys greeted me heartily; in fact showed me more attention that in my more or less Bohemian life I was quite accustomed to. But it was pleasant to forget the chilly darkness without in the warmth and light of that luxurious room, with a blazing fire at each end, its brilliant lights and cosily drawn curtains. I was soon settled down with a refreshing cup of tea, and taking part in the conversa- tion which my entrance had interrupted. The subject was naturally the all-ab- sorbing topic of the affair at Plant- i bards, and I was scarcely surprised, though perhaps a little concerned, to find the general opinion in the room to be that there was no need to look beyond Wallace Rixon for the author of his uncle's death. Jurby, in his rather big manner, called upon me for my theory, and it seemed rather to astonish the coua-i pany when I declared my very great I doubt whether the nephew had anything to do with it. You have a theory, then, of your own, Mr. Crofton," Fitz-Richard sug- gested. I am sure we should like to hear it." lie was, as I have said, a man of rather noticeable appearance; of a type not uncommon in the West-End; middle- aged, smartly dressed, not exactly a gentleman; at any rate one whose call- ing was not easy to guess with any cer- tainty. He struck me as being not quite the cut of a City man; in Regent-street, where I seemed to have encountered him more than once, I should have set him down as a prosperous money-lender, a theatrical speculator, a smart betting man, a sleeping partner in a successful shop, certainly a lounger with a touch of man-of-the-w«rld viciousness, and one who had rather more than casual ac- quaintance with the seamy side of Lon- don life. His speech was rather studied; he pronounced his words with a deliber- ate carefulness which caused me to doubt the depth of his .eclucution. I replied to his question by saying that Wallace Rixon had arrived in Morning- ford, that I had just come from an inter- view wi'th him, and my impression was that he had no guilty cognizance of the deed at Fiambards. a You didn't expect him to take you into his confidence and make a confes- sion, did your" Fitz-Eichard remarked with something like a sneer, and I noticed he looked objectionably sinister when he sneered. "I am not going so much by what young Rixon told me," I replied, as by the opinion his appearance and manner en- abled me to iorm of his character. I can't convey his to you who have not seen him, but can only say I shall be very much surprised if he turns out to be the guilty party." We shall see," Jurby osberved, with an air of resting confidently upon his own theory. De la Cour cut in. You are faced by this difficulty. If it was not this Wal- lace Rixon, where are you going to look for the guilty one?" I That," observed Jurby, of course is the difficulty. The old man lived alone with his niece No one, so far as the police can ascertain, went near the house that evening except a Mr. Finch- ing, who went to pay Rixon a sum of money, and whose movements can pre- sumably be accounted for. Now the nephew was known to be in the neigh- bourhood; it can be proved, I gather, that he left by the 4.44 train that after- noon. He admitted that to me himself," I put in. Jurby shrugged. One can't help think- ing appearances are against him. Let us hope he will be able to clear himself from suspicion, but at present it looks as though an ugly case could be made out. At least, I fancy, the police hold that opinion. Is that Rolt's opinion, Mr. Jurby?" I asked. Jurby, who was lighting a cigarette, started round and looked at me keenly. Holt?" he repeated in a curious tone of incredulity. What has Rolt got to do with it? How Bhould-" Isn't he here? Hasn't he the case in hand?" I replied, wondering whether my informant at The George" might not have been mistaken. Jurby was no longer looking at me, but from Fitz-Eichard to De la Court, "Rolt, here ?" he said. Then, in a more casual tone to me, You mean the well-known detective?" Yes. I may be wrong, but I under- stood he was here." By Jove!" Sir Albert exclaimed. He's a good man. He'll get to the bot- tom of the mystery if anybody can." Jurby now lighted his cigarette, which act my remark had hindered, ajid settled himself at ease again Why, what made you think Rolt was here?" he asked me casually. All the! late flash of excitement had left his tone. A man was pointed out to me at 'The j George' as Mr. Eolt." ,j Jurby was silent for a moment, then, jerked back his head with a simple "Oh?" This is interesting," Fitz-Richard: observed. "What sort of man was he p" I I described him. But my questioner made no comment, or suggestion that he recognised the detective from my port- rait. "Curious," remarked Jurby reflectively, that the fact of his being here was not mentioned to me to-day. I was up at Flambard's this morning, and had a long crack with my friend Sergeant Weaver." He spoke in a rather aggrieved tone, as though calling upon his friends to bear witness to his unfair treatment. De la Cour had risen and was pacing the room, esmoking his cigarette in short, sharp puffs." I can hardly believe," he said with his foreign accent, and speaking in a tone which seemed, absurdly enough, to be one of sarcastic annoyance, I can hardly believe that ti/y would bring a genius like the great Mr. Rolt down to an obscure place like this to unravel a case which so. fur looks plain enough." I was told," I said, that Rolt hap- pened to be in this part of the country, inquiring into a big robbery of jewels which took place about a week ago not far from here." So! *De la Cour ejaculated. You seem to want exercise, Jurby said to the Frenchman, who was still restlessly walking up and down. "Would you like to come for a turn before dinner ?U De la Cour gave a short laugh and sat down suddenly. Yes--in the snow?" he returned in the same nettled tone. "It is not snowing, is it?" Jurby re- plied, going quickly to the window and thrusting aside the heavy curtain. Al- most simultaneously with the swift action, he uttered a sharp exclamation "There is someone outside there!" he cried. Then, almost before I could real- ise what was happening, he let fall the curtain, turned and made a rush to the door. At his cry Fitz-Richard and De la Cour had instinctively, as it were, jumped up and followed, the three men reachirik the door almost together. Next moment Sir Albert Woodville and I were left alone with the three ladies. They had risen from their seats, and were now standing with faces expressive ot varying stages of alarm. I don't sup- pose my nerves are abnormally strong, but the whole proceeding seemed to me highly absurd. Surely there is nothing to be alarmed about," I said reassuringly. Oli, no. But one gets so nervous with these horrible things happening at one's very door," Mrs. Jurby replied, with what seemed a fairly successful effort to master her fear. The reticent and statuesque Madame De la Cour seemed to have a strong ten- dency to hysterics. Tees horrid, dark, country places," she almost moaned, "zey are enof to mak' anyone fearful." And in her agitation she took up her hus- band's late, fit of restlessness, and began walking about the room. I was curiously watching Mrs. Erring- ton, whom of the three I knew the best. She showed the least agitated excite- ment of them all, yet I could see she was struggling with a sharp-and to me un- accountable-fear. She caught my eye, and forced a laugh. I hope there is not someon,e going about this charming Morningtord in the evening killing people," she said, with an affected shudder. A maniac perhaps," Madame De la Cour suggested. More likely one of the gardeners," Sir Albert remarked Mrs. Jurby held up her hand, and we all kept silence for a few moments and listened. Nothing was to be heard. Then there came, just audible, a sharp sound, like the faint report of a firearm. From one of the women came a frightened exclamation. I will go and see what is happening," I said, hurrying to the door. W No, no, Mr. Crofton!" Mrs. Jurby cried apprehensively; but I was not to be stayed, and went out into the hall, and so to the open front door. As I reached it there were sounds of footsteps on the gravel and of men talk- ing in low voices. The three were re- turning indoors. Was anything wrong ? Did yon see the fellow?" I inquired, taking a step I outside.. The three men were coming quickly to- wards me, De la Cour slightly in front of the others. At the sight of me he turned quickly round to Jurby, who was then just opposite the drawing-room win- dows. The curtain which he had pulled aside had fallen, leaving a gap through which the light streamed out. It shone at this moment on something bright in Jurbys' hand, an object which, as De la Cour turned to hin24 he hastily thrust into his pocket. But not before I had, seen what it was. I A revolver. (To be Continued).

I Look out for the Marathon race. MumbleB Pier—St. Helen's Grouid ay, August I 3rd. Admission to Ground, 6d.

PLANT AND MACHINERY SALE. I A most successful sale of plant and machinery was conducted by Mr. Arthur S. T. Lucas on Thursday at the Blaen Cwm K Colliery, Ystalyfera. There were about 300 buyers from all parts of the country. Some of the principal items sold were as follows --Bla(tkett's screen- ing and washing plant, .ei.SOC; pair of 9s winding engines by Tickle Bros., X30; gantry, < £ 250; loco type boiller, 56; 3-ton weigh machine, < £ 26; old brass, lOd. lb.; a very large quantity of 80lb. and 451b. rails, xio to .£10 15s. a ton; tram rail, XII a ton. There was very keen competition for all the lots, and prices realised were exceptionally high.

Lee.-Cpl. Wood attempts to break three world's jumping records at K.S.L.I. Sports next Thursday. Viscount Groy will take his seat in the House of Lords on Tuesday. The British Association is to be invited to Cardiff next ye~

WAR-TiME POULTRY I GENERAL MANAGEMENT Seventh A rticle. J (Special to the Leader.") We omitted in our last article to deal with the important subjects of water and grit. Fresh water must be supplied to the birds at least once or, if possible, twice daily. Care should be taken to ensure that the birds are never without it. This is very important with laying hens and growing chickens. With the former a short supply means a short supply of eggs, particularly in summer. It should be remembered that an egg is 53 per cent, water. With the chickens, it considerably retards the growth. Not only must there be a sufficient supply; it must be fresh, and in a clean drinker. Never pour the fresh water into what is left of the old; throw what remains away, thoroughly rinse the vessel, and fill with new. An open vessel for adult birds is preferable to the ordinary drinking fountain. The firBi you can scrub out; the second you can't, with the result that a thick green slime collects around the sites and bottom and renders the water unlit- For chickens, an excellent fountain, one that you can keep clean, can be made from a jam jar and a round pie dish, in the following planner.—First chip out a notch, half an inch deep, from the edge of the jar, then fill with water; place a pie dish over the mouth of the jar, and invert it. You will thus get a circle of water around the jar a little over half an inch deep. A jar three inches in diameter should be placed in a dish five inches diameter. GRIT. Grit is essential to all fowis, both in confinement and at large. The food, after leaving the crop, passes to the gizzard, where it is ground, and in order that th(k grinding process may be properly carried out it is necessary to supply grit. The harder and sharper the grit the better Buited will it be to the n-oods of the fowl. Flint is the best, but there is another kind which must also be supplied, one contain- ing a good percentage of lime, for shell forming. Many kinds of grit caji be used for this purj)cse, a few of which are oyster shell, cockle shell, and limestone. Soft shelled eggs are often the result of an in- sufficient supply of shell-forming grit. The best and most economical way of supply- ing grit is in a hopper, or small box so protected that the birds cannot scratch it out. BROODINESS. ) me question ot broodiness and the egg yield is important. The number of eggs that is annually lost through the improper treatment of broody hens it is impossible to guess; but it must be considerable. The spring and summer are the natural lay- ing seasons, and it is at these seasons that we are most troubled with the broodies, the majority of which are allowed to sit the nest day after day, and in many easea week after week, without any attempt being made to "break them; and while this is going on the best laying time of the year is slipping by. The hen, through in- activity, loses condition, breeds insects, and generally becomes a nuisance. It is the duty of the up-to-date poultry keeper, I who does not intend to sit the broody hen, to take immediate steps to break" the inclination- to sit, by placing the subject in a specially constructed coop of the fol- lowing kind:—A crate formed of elate with a solid and overhanging top (as protec- tion against rain), placed six inches above the floor. It may be supported by plac- ing a brick under each corner, or four short props. This description of coop doea not permit of the hen sitting in (Jomfort. The free circulation of air ensured by the slatted bottom and Sides, coupled with the discomfort, effects a speedy cure. A fact to be remembered in this connection is that the longer a hen is allowed to remain broody the longer will be her return to a laying condition. She, therefore, must be rwmoved from the nest on the first signs of the iever. MOULT. I The moulting period is very trying, and neglect of the birds at this stage may hava disastrous results. Birds improperly c-aml for while casting their feathers seldom produce winter eggs. While it cannot be said that birds in the moult are actually ill, it is certain that they are in a low condition. It is, therefore, necessary that every care be taken of the stock, in order that they may recover their lost condi- tion before the cold weather comes in. Failure to secure a successful moult with. in a reasonable time often means that the hen does not commence to lay until the following February or March. Needless to remark, at the present high price of feed- ing stuffs, should this occur, the profit on this hen will be conspicuous by ita absonce. But the novice must not con- clude from the foregoing that the moult. ing period is difficult. Not at all. With ordinary care and judicious feeding, there is no reason why every pullet at least should not be in excellent fettle by the middle of September, and the majority ot two-year-old hens by the middle of October. Thi-s means that the former should recommence to lay towards the end of October or November, and a majority of the latter towards the end of December or early in January. The natural time for the moult is August and September, but it is possible by a little pood management to hasten the process. This is beet done in June or July, by supplying food of a low nutritive quality, or reducing the rations by 25 per cent. for the first week, and a further re- duction of 25 per cent. in the seccod week. i The reduced rations should be continued until the hens commence to cast thetr feathers. And just here you must exer- cise care. Immediately a hen is observed to drop her feathers, she should be re- moved to another house and fed gener- ously on ncKiriehing foods, adding to the mash one teaspoonful of flowers of sulphur to every ten hens every other day. A little linseed added bo the grain feed will aXso help the feathering process. As soon as the bird has recovered condi- tion and is looking fit," she should be placed upon her regular winter laying ration. Birds in a condition of moult must not be allowed to get wet or sub- jected to sudden changes of temperature, such as from a stuffy roost-house into an open run, or the chilly air of the early morning. They must be kept comfortably. CHRIS JONES.

MILITARY SPORTS. As was announced a few days ago the soldiers stationed in the Swansea district will be holding eporte at St. Helen's on Thureday afternoon, August 3rd. Tlie pro- gramme will be a particularly good one, not the least attractive feature of it being the band selections. A nominaJ '}h3,< ie baing made for admission, and ihe pto- ceeds, after deducting expenses, will be to swell the funds of the local Y.M.GA. TeM. iTinted a.nd Published for the Swansea Press, Limited, by A-RTHUR ? AB..N El.J, HI ft HAM, 4t Leader Buildings, iw.