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TO-UY-S SHORT STORY.] . The…
TO-UY-S SHORT STORY.] The Grip of the Bear. BY HAROLD BINDLOSS. (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.) There was grey iriist on the marsh-ee beside a lonely river in :aorthern Siberia, and all was very (Still save, for the calling of wild- fowl along the water side. These had journeyed endless. leagues to breed un- molested in the solitude of the north, and they resented vocally the presence of man. Drawing back the skins from an opening in the wall of an eiirth-built outpost, the Russian Gammandant looked out into the mysterious Jialf-light, for the sun was rolling southwards -then, and there was duskines8 at night. A ch-VI breeze came out of the dim- ness. and tle iUiiverea a little, for it was two a.m.; then, flinging-to the curtain, he bade his compiuiion light the lamp. He was a man of missive build, set off by the Czar's well-worn uniform. his face marked by the stamp of patience by so many of a dogged, 1 orsuffering race, perhaps with the exception oi one other me grimmest nation on earth. A fearless peopl/3, to enter this land unarmed in spite of Us," he said, turning to his compancC"- "Re almost deserves a better fate for his galiant.cy; but the instructions are definite. Send for the prisoner." There wai. a shuffling of feet on the rammed earth floor, and two bi g soadiers entered lead- ing a man, aud evidently a Briton, in mire- caked clothes, who stood still, a pitiable spectacle, with one arm hanging limply at his side. B ut there wa3 no tremor in prisoner Hayaton's vodoe, nor fear in his eyes, as, flinging hiA, head batk fiercely, he said: This is ai. outrage. By what right dare you tire on and seize peaceful explorers?" The younger officer laughed an unpleasant laugh ere h3 .answered in fair English, for lis countrymen, are generally linguists: "We arrest you in accordance with "-then sud- de-ily changed the Fenzefice to—"for enter- ing tti our territory and carrying there- "rom treasure without due permits." Your territory!" &aid Hayston mockingly. with the of despair, for he knew the eealers' stories and realised the hopeless- ness of the case. Inside the Arctic Circle there is no government, and we outlaws laugh at yonr ediote." Sr)!" answered the Commandant gravely. Therefore the strongest hand is law. and that leaves you but one hope of mercy. You ivsill explain the matter, iientenajit—pah! I am sick of it." Prisoner," said the other, "the orders are to hold this la.nd free from treasure hunters —and without bloodshed there are unplea- sant ways of doing it. You are a young man, perhaps with friends at home—a woman, it may be, would mourn if you never came back again. Well, on my honour "-here the grim Commaaidant's lip curled scornfully—" we wvll in due time ship you safe from Petropaul, on the condition that you write a letter summoning your comrades here. We will seffid a canoe to seek them aloing the coast." Ah!" said Hayston. catching at his breath. "If not, I shall vanish inland, to rot away a lost man a.nd a memory. That is what lies behind your hint. I suppose." There was something akin to shame in the Commandant's face. for he loathed that kind of work; but, besides being a valiant soldier. he was one piece of the ponderous machinery -which rules by fear -a, vast nation, and his part was but to carry out the rigid instruc- tions. So he merely answered that it might be so. Then Hayston flung one arm up, and said, in tblow, deep voice of hopelas fierceneS$: Colsi<)n take your offer! Trick the men who trusted me into your cruel hands! Oh. for one five minutes, well armed, with either of you!" Impassive as death itself, the Commandant. bent his head, saying: "You have chosen. Sergeant, take the prisoner away thougn, as Hayston was thrust forth, he faneied he saw a f-aint gleam of compassion in the steady eyes. Afterwards the two office re sat on in the lighted room, while the grey mist wreathed fantastically across the wide marshes where the wild-fowl had o^ased their crying, and aave for the distant flow of the river the for- bidding northern solitude lay wrapped in deathly atiuness. The Commandant's eyes were heavy, and yet he might not sleep, for he expected intelligence of the movements of the intruders, end in that service there was only room for men of iron will. He was one of a great slow nation taught by terror the lesson of perfect obedience. So he sat there not knowing that those he sought were even then seeking him. and that men of another race equal in power to has own were crawl- ing tiiroisgh the marsh mist with sealing rifles. Reckless, stubborn, resourceful, the Muscovite had reason to resent their coming, and theio had sworn, some by the Virgin, and others on the faith of the freelance adventurers, to bring off their comrade, or pour out their own blocd among the flames of the Russian post. It was half an hour later, and the light was brightening, though the stillness seemed more oppressive than before, for the eerie wail of a waterbird accentuated it, that the Commandant became rtsiless, troubled-he did not know why—by a s-onse of uneasiness. The shrill cry was answered by another on the opposite fide, and this was natural, a bird oalling to its mate; but the Comman- doant wondered a little when it came back repeated, Nearer this time. A few minutes passed slowly—he could hear his watch tick- ing—and then he sprang to his feet. for the eton curtain in the doorway fluttered. Even. as he 6tretched forth his hand for his re- volver a figure as massive as his own sprang in through it. and a blue pistol barrel glinted in the light of the seal-oil lamp. "Stand fa^t!" said a low voice. "Drop your hand or you die!" and the Muscovite or pro) m pt; jo obeyed. He was not a oowrtrd-few of his kind are—but he could me the bronzed finger tighten on the trigger, a-Tid he knew from the pose and hang of the pistol-arm that this stranger would not miss his aim. Besides, his death defenceless would R-vail the Czar nothing. Sit down," added the big man, and again fbe Commandant <JIY while his wily o-mpanion, who had bcon rcusad from sleep, sidled unnoticed, he hoped, by the stranger towards the doorway. But he, too, halted when a voice with a western twang said softly: you don't; not this time. Stand up againet the wall there with your supe- rior." and the long barrel of a sealing rifle raked in through the window opening. Whether the lieuten-a nt was a cow-ard or otherwise is not material, thorugh Hayston afterwards averred that in any case he would have made a good murderer, but he, too. Btood motioinJesis leaning against the wall. Sorry to visit you so unceremoniously," said the big stranger, bowing courteously. I'll introduce myself, however Osmond King, leader of the part- your men had a uifference with a few nights ago. I'm sorry we couldn't afford them better amusement, but we were practically unarmed, you see. They hurt one or two of us, but not very seriously." The Commandant stared bewildered ere he I answered the bow. for something in the bear- ing of th's stranger, who had dropped as it were mysteriously out of the night, impelled respern. TJ?n he said half aloud, in French: A wonderful people! Are all your country- men so?" and a soft laugh rose up from th9 other side of the window. A good many," said King, smiling, in the same language. "But that is not what I came hare to talk about. You have one of our party, and I want you to let him go. Your handful of men are sleeping, we have gagged the sentry, and we brought riles to-night. So, while we don't want to hurt your feelings, we are determined, and there might be trouble if you refujed the request." The Commandant seemed perplexed, though he looked coolly at the revolver inuzile, while his companion, taking advantage again, he thought, of the temporary abstraction, stretched out a stealthy hand towards the weapons upon a table. -Then a gun-lock clicked significantly outside, and i^geemed as though a tragedy wefe imminent; but King said cfuickly: "Hold fche muzzle on the other," as he leapt for- ward. The lieutenant's fingers already touched a revolver, but as they did so King's grasp closed upon his throat. So he dropped half- choked and trembling into a chair—and he was a strong man. Then the outlaw said: This one I shoot if he stirs again, but I trust your honour, sir. We have little time for talking, and I wait your answer." The Commandant bit his lip and clenched his hands, and one of those who watched him afterward? told his fellows he felt sorry for the man. because, as he expressed it, there was real grit in him; but what could be do? Then he exchanged some words in Russian with his lieutenant, and answered: I cannot do it, for in freeing this pris- oneir I lose my honour. Ours is an iron service, and if [ let him go of my own will I dare not go back again." A few moments silence followed, and King noticed the lieutenant's face was sharply twitching, while through the stillness he fancied he could hear the deep breaths drawn by sleeping men. But, knowing that at any lime there might be an accident, the adven- turer's brain was busy, aud calling softly, three other men with rifles entered through ibe screen of skins. The matter had been planned before baud, so they knew what was expected, ard did it with skill and celerity. A strip of fur was fluug over the Comman- dant's head and shoulders, lashings were panned about it, and then, turning to the others, King said: Now for the prisoner; delay or play 118 ar.y trick at the peril of your life." The lieutenant moved sullenly toward? the doorway, glancing over his shoulder with maltoe in his eye; bat King was bar<Hy the JaW to btunder into any trap, so he followed cjoae frfJwnwi him with t&o- aaoule ot a go-
IJOHN CORY WORKMEN'S -INSTITUTE,…
I JOHN CORY WORKMEN'S INSTITUTE, CARDIFF. The opening of the new John Cory Workmen's Institute in Wellington-street, Cardiff, was performed on Saturday by Sir Clifford cot-y, M.P. Inside the institute: TAe biUiiard-room and the 1"eJWding'm. ? [.Ph?t?s. A. W. Sargent.
Passing Peasantries.i
Passing Peasantries. I "Pa," said little Willie, who had been read- in-go a treatise on ph'r.enology, "wha.t is 'th j bump of destructiveness '?" Why- er—a railroad collision, I suppose." lI am proud to say," remarked Mr. Meek- ton, "that my wife is not what could be called a quarrelsome woman." Indeed!" I never knew her to quarrel in my life. She merely announces wha.t she wants, and that's an end to the matter." It was one of those rare moments when life seems divine He was gazing with dreamy eyes into the limpid sea. "Ah. my darling," he murmured, "what matters it that sorrow and trouble must of nas8ity be lurking in the unknown future? While I am with you I think of naught but the present-the beautiful, superb present!" So do r, dearest," she replied. But you'll take me with you when you buy it, won't you? Men have such queer tastes in rings." He was a likeable little man, genial and hearty and sincere, but his experience in public speaking had never carried him beyond the not very tempestuous waters of charity bazaars. I When he chanced to be of a party of more or less public-spirited gentlemen, during a visit to a prison, and was suddenly asked to I speak a few words to the unfortunate inmates (then in the exercise yard), he did not choose quite the happiest of beginnings. For he i said: It is a real pleasure to me to see so many of you gathered here."
LADY AERONAUT KILLED.I
LADY AERONAUT KILLED. I NEW YORK, Saturday. I Thousands of spectators were thrilled and ebocked to-day by the extraordinary sight of a lady aeronaut killed by electricity at Lowell, Michigan.- As Independence Day falls on Sunday there is a three day's oele- bration throughout the country because of the holiday. A vast crowd gathered at Lowell. where one of the features of the celebration was a balloon ascent by Mrtõ. Dell Meixell, who bas made many ascents, and whose hue-hand and son are both aeronauts. The balloon started upwards without trouble, but became en- tangled in some high tension wires. Before the current was shut off the woman was killed by the electric shock, and the body fell from the car to the ground.—"Observer."
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IRADYR GOLF CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP.j
RADYR GOLF CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP. Mr. H. B. WINFIELD (Winner). Mr. WILFRED MORGAN (Runner-up).
IRADYR GOLF CHAMPION I
I RADYR GOLF CHAMPION I Mr. H. B. Winfield, the well-known Cardiff I full-back, won for himself the title of club champion at Radyr on Saturday. His final encounter with Mr. Wilfred Morgan was wit- nk-e.d by a large number of interested spec- tators. In the first round, which he covered in 78 strokes, lir. Winlaid who played an exceedingly good game all through, was o up on his club-mate, and finally won the match and tilt1 championship shield on the eleventh green in the second round by 8 up and 7 to play Mr. Morgan topped his tee shote, a good deal. CUP.—FOURTH ROUND. C. S. Truhshaw beat U. E. isowen, 4 and 3. W. Dunu Davies beat R. T. Hammond, 2 and 1. Father M'Loughiin beat Llewellyn John, 2: and 1. H. E. Trubshaw beat J. Hall Gale, 2 and 1.
IFor Women Folk. :I
For Women Folk. i HOMELY HINTS AND DAINTY DISHES Do not consign to the dustbin the children's old boots or shoes, or these beyond repair. Nothing is easier for them to wear at the seaside, when they are walking in the water or on the beach. They are far superior to the purchasable article and much more com- fortable. Cement which will Stand Heat To repair a reaoing lamp, the gocKet, Of which has become loose. make a paste of plaster of pari? and glue. Wash the por- tions of the lamp to be fastened perfectly free from oil, put the paste thickly into the socket, then screw in the bowl. Wipe off any superfluous paste, and leave'the lamp for twelve hours, when it will be fit for use. Fish glue will mend the proverbial a.ny- thing": Dissolve several sheets of gelatine in as much hot vinegar as will make it into a thick paste. If it becomes too thin add more gelatine, if too thick add more vinegar. Potted Bloaters Six bloaters, ba-If a pound of clarified fresh butter, one blade of mace, cayenne. Take six fresh cured bloaters, place them for a minute or two in boiling water; wipe them dry, take out the bouerf, and put the fillet's of bloaters Into a stew pan with half a pound of clari- tied butter, the mace, and enough cayenne to season them Set this on a slow fire to simmer for ten minutes; then thoroughly pound the whole together in a mortar and rub it through a Sieve, Put this preparation into pots, run a little melted butter over the top of each pot, and keep them in a cool place for use. Boudinettes Equal quantities of cold meat and cold ¡ potato, to each half-pound of meat and pota<to allow two teaspoonfuls of parsley, one onion. one teaspoonful of salt, haJ-f a teaspoon- ful of Pepper, eto?k. two e??s. crumbe, and fat. Mince the meat finely, either rub the potatoes through a wire sieve or mas? them. Mix the meat aud potato together, and add to them the parsley, onion, pepper, salt, and j the yolk of one egg well beaten, and if it is then too stiff a little stock. Smooth the I mixture evenly on a plate and divide it into equal divisions. Form each division into a cone or a pyramid; brush them over with the other egg well beaten, roll them in the bread-j crumbs, and fry in boiling fat until they are a golden brown. They can be eaten either j hot or cold.
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I WESLEYAN MINISTRY 'I
WESLEYAN MINISTRY Notification of the First Draft of Stations The stationing committee of tiie Wee ley an Conference has been in session during the past week, and has lssuea the following first dra.ft;- CARDIFF AND SWANSEA DISTRICT. Cardiif (,esley)L—T. Hardy Banks, B.A (Roath Park), J. Warwick Armstrong (Cat-hays), Arthur Ward ("Wesley), J. New- ton Davies, B.A., B.D. (Whitchurch). Cardiff (Koath-road).—Marshall Limon, F. Eu^-ell u'atoon (.Broa-dv.ay), Edgar C. Bar- ton u-plott-roa-dj, and \v\ Arthur Jones (Caerphilly); Bicharii Butcerworth, super- numerary. Cardiff (Canton).—John Kernick, T. Nevison Phillipson (Hiverside), and VViiliam J. Les- ter. Cardiff (Penarth).—*J. Walthew Simister, Robert Bond, 'James Fielding (Barry), aud 'Kofcert J. Cook (Cadoxton,. Newport onmout.hshire). Reeves Brown, *J. Buokle-y Shute (Maindee), Leonard Ash- worth, arid George B. Robson; Robert F. Capt, supernumerary. West ilonmo-mh Mission.—"Samuel Wilkes (-Li isea), (kor ge Glandfield (Tredegar;, Ernest Boulton (Blackwood), and *Harold C. Weaver, B.A. Pontypridd.—VV. Allen Phillips. Rhondcla.—"Wilhajn J. Britton, and Austin C. Rose (Tonypandy, S.O., Glam.). FerndaJe (Pon typr-; c&i).Fi-e-lerick C. Dugdale (wilo kc-hall change ,on one Sunday in every i quarter with the ministers of the Rhoodda Circuit). I Bridgend.—Edward R. Giibbens, 'Thomas H. Johns (TondU), and Henry W. Catton (Maes- teg). supernumerary. Cowbridg.T. Ezard May (who shall change on two Sundays in every quarter with the ministers of the Bridgend Circuit, and act under tbe direction of the superintendent). Pontypool.Brignal Peel, 'Walton B. Mil- ward (Blaanavon), and *W. Arthur Williams (Ab.ersycha u). Swansea.—Thomas Dixon, *William R. P-ice (Mumbles), and *Ja.mee A. Archer; William Kirkman, suvernumerary. Go-wer.-Bai-ton, W. M.'Adoo (Horton), who shall change on one Sunday in every quarter with the ministers of the Swansea Circuit. Neath.—I. Wesley Davies and T. Kilby Champness (Briton Ferry). Merthyr Tydifl.—Richard Garbett, who ehall change oa one Sunday in every quarter with tbe ministers of the Aberdare Circuit. Aberdare.—William' Calvert, and Hugh A. Roberts (Mountain Ash); Joseph Milligan, supernumerary. Brynmawr.—T. Clarke Edwards, Albert Woolley (Blaina, Hon.), Henry Long (Ebbw Vale, Mon.), 'Wilfrid H. Boocock (Abertil- lery). and 'Herbert W. Slader (Aber- gavenny). Llandrindod Wells and Brecon—William E. Sellers, Thomas A. Simpson (Brecon), 'Wal- ter W. Vicary. B.D. (RudJth), and Thomas Kirkby (Hay, Breoonshire), supernumerary. Llanelly and Carmarthen.John V. Sutton, John H. -Newby (Ammanford), Thomas Roberta (B.). Haverfordwest—William Reynolds, and *John R. Ne,.wall (Milfordy. Pembroke—William Windless (Pembroke Dock), W. Benjamin Charles, and *R. Idwal Hop-wood, M.A. (Neyland. Pembrokeshire). Tenby.—George C. Clarke, who shaJl change on one Sunday in every quarter with the ministers of the Pembroke Circuit; John J. Twells, supernumerary. SOUTH WALES DISTRICT. Merthyr Ty,dfil I.John E: T^homas and John Fisher Griffiths- (Cefncoedycymer). Merthyr Mission.—'Hugh O. Hiugbes, whoBhall act under the direction of a* committee ap- pointed by the assembly. Tredega.r.-Eva,n Tegryd Davies (Bargoed Mis- sion). Aberdare.—Llewellyn A. Jones. John Lloyd (Mountain Ash), and David C. Jonee (Hir- wain). • Treorky.—Thomas Jones. Hugh Curry (Yetrad- Rhondda). Robert Emrys Jones (Penygraig, Pontypridd), and E.Godfrey Turner (Caerau Mission, near Maeeteg). Ferndale.—Henry Hughes, aid Thoe., Manuel (Porth, Pontypridd). Pontypridd.—Rice Owen (Abt ercynont f_ Th.oe. J. pritcha-rd. ciie asked (Senghenyddj. Bn,niavrr.-Will,iam T.,tllis. Cardiff—'John Rowlands (A), woo shall otoange on two Sundays in every quarter with the ministers of the Pontypridd Circuit; Peter Jones (B). supernumerary. Llanddlo—John Roberts (C), *HeI)oI'lY' P. Atkins (Carmarthen), and Wiliiam J. Arter (Tiry- dail Mission, Ammanford). Swansea.—Alfred C. Pearce, David C. Davies (Ystalyfera), and Geo. B. Roberts (Skewen, near Neath). Llanelly.—David Morgan, who shall change on two Sundays in every quarter with the ministers of the Swansea Cltcuit, Lam-pe.t-,r.-Thomas Oliver. Aberystwyth—Llewellyn Morgan, Edward Jones (C) (Tre'rddol. Glandovey), and John Jojies (G) supernumerary. Ystumtrten.—Evan Davey Thomas, and 'John Lloyd Jones (Pontrhydygroes. Aberystwyth). .'X aeb-rn Ileth.-E ran Isaac, Jacob Pritcha.rd (Tycerrig, Cemmae/n Road), and John Hugh Williams (Corris. Merionethshire). Iianidloes.—Thomas Rowlands, John Da.vid Jones (Trefeglwys, Oaersws) and Richard W. Jonas (Bhilo, Ntrswe). An asterisk denotes ohangre of appoint- ment.
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I Death of Sir A. C. StepneyI
I Death of Sir A. C. Stepney BECEPTION OF THE NEW3 AT LLANELLY Member of Distinguished Family As briefly Teported in Saturday's "Evening Express." a telgra.m. from Yuma (Arizona) states that the body of a man, with papers in his pockets bearing the name Arthur Carl (or Cowell) Stepney, London, has been found at the railway station there. Later. A telegram from Yuma states that the evidence at the inquest on the body of the mail supposed to be Sir Artonur Cewell Stepney showed that the deceased suffered greatly from the heat after his arrival there, and that this, eou-plefl with heart weakness, was the CÆLuse of his sudden death. He bad taken out American citizenship papers at Los Angeles in 1906. He was an entomologist, and was coming to the deisert this season to increase his collection of beetles. No replies have been received to the telegrams sent to the London solicitors yestsrday. Pending an answer, the body will be held by local undertakers.—Reuter. NEW YORK, Sunday. A telegram from Los Angeles states that it is generally accepted there that the body found at the railway station at Yuma (Arizona) is that of Sir Arthur Cowell Step- ney, who was well known to the British Vice- Consul at Los Angeies. The latter says that Sir Arthur often visited him on business matters, but he had received no news of him since he left Los Angeles six months ago.- Reuter. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH I I Picturesque Member in a Notable Family The St,-pney family-whcce head has died so suddenly abroad-have been more or less pronminently connected with South-West Wales for nearly four centuries, whilst some members of the family have rende-red important public service in a wider field. The Stepneys first came into Wales in the middle of the sixteenth century, when Alban Stepney married a Pembrokeshire lady, and entered Parliament, where he represented Welsh constituencies in three successive SIR ARTHUR STEPNEY. I [Photo, M'Luoas, Llanelly. I Parliaments of Queen Elizabeth, besides serving as sheriff of the counties of Pembroke and Carmarthen. His son was made a baronet by James I., and a brother of the baronet had the good fortune to save the Monarch's life, and subsequently became cup-bearer to Charles 1. In the unhappy Civil War the third baronet- fought on the side of the King, and (like many others) suffered for his loyalty in person and estate. The fourth baronet married Justina, daughter of the famous paint,e- Vandyck. Her mother was a direct descendant of the Ruthven who aided in the murder of Rizzio, favourite of the ill-et.arroo Mary Queen of Scots. Two cousins of this baronet were Charles and George Stepney; the former died on the battlefield, the latter, well known as a scholar, poet, and diplomat, was buriod in Westminster Abbey. Sir Thomas Stepney, fifth baronet, married a 'Vaughan, and so became possessor of estates at Llanelly. He was a worthy man, but his life, like that of his successor, was short, and then we come to the seventh of the line, Sir Thomas, a picturesque and inte- resting figure in his day. lie hod wit enough to see the possibilities cf Llanelly as do mining centre, and worked nard, and with success, to develop his property in that direc- tion.' He also worked up the fisheries of the district. Sir Thomas W:1!1 in many ways a fine character, and John We-sley-an excellent judge—pays him a high tribute in his cele- brated journal. At this time the Stepney- inhabited the fine old mansion near Llanelly Church, said (incorrectly) to have been built by Inigo Jones. After the death of Sir Thomas' his successors for many years neglected the place, and the mansion foil into desuetude. The Stepneys found an opening for their energies in other fields, one of them repre- senting Monmouthshire in Parliament for 21 years, and also fulfilling important diplo- matic missions abroad. The eighth baronet smcoeeHpd bv his brother, an intimate friend of Charles James Fox, and persona grata at the Cl,iit of the Georges. With him the title died out, but it was revived many years later in favour of Colonel Co-well Stepney, a bluff old soldier with a grand record for personal bravery and violent language. He was the son of 'tn officer who had seen exciting Active service, distinguishing himself in the quell ing of the Irifih Rebellion. Colonel--Or, rather, Sir John —Stepney when a child often "at on the knee of the great Fox, ard once slashed George the Third's legs with a riding whip. to the horror of his nurse and the amuse- ment of the good old Monarch, who exclaimed, "What! what! Let him alone! Let him alone! Everybody likes to have a cut at the King!" The little bey lived to do valiant service in the Peninsula, and wae only prevented by illness from being present at the Battle of Waterloo. When he came to Llanelly he became a favourite with the people because be was hearty and honest, and detested pomposity. Llanelly shuddered at his strange oaths, but loved him as an easy landlord. The writer remembers him, withered and bent with age; and a lady of the writers acquaintance has a vivid recollection of being chased by the venerable warrior when (as he thought) she was raiding his mul- berry trees. Sir John sat in Parliament for some time, but was for the most part a silent member. This was, perhaps, just as well, for his lan- guage was that of the camp and not the senate. He had a number of sons, and it was not thought likely that Arthur Stepney wonld succe-ed to the title. But son after son died (one fighting bravely in the Crimea), and when old Sir John passed away, in 1877. Sir Arthur Stepney (whose sudden death is now recorded) inherited the baronetcy and the estates. Sir John Stepney published pri- vately a volume of his reminiscences, and a. monograph of the family was issued in 1870, written by the late Robert Harrison", of the London Library. Sir Arthur was born at Baden in 1834. and was educated at Eton. For several years he was engaged in the Foreign Office. In 1875 he married the Hon Margaret Warren, fourth daughter of George Lord de Tablcy, there being issue one daughter, who now succeeds to the estates. The marriage, unfortunately, did not prove a happy one, and in 1903 Lady Stepney obtained a judicial separation. Pre- vious to that, Sir Arthur had spent the greater part of his life away from his wife. Some very distinguished personages inte- rested themselves with a view to bringing about a better understanding between the baronet and his lady, among them being the late Mr. Gladstone, who was on very intimate terms with Lady Stepney and her family. The good offices of Sir Percy Anderson and Sir Robert Meade were also invoked with the same object, and in 1899 Lady Stepney and her daughter visited Llanelly, to the great delight of the community, and soon after- wards Sir Arthur invited his tenants to the Royal Show at Windsor, and there introduced the Hon. Miss Stepney as his heiress. Subse- quently, however, Sir Arthur wrote to his daughter intimating that he was bidding a long farewell to England, and that he was about to become a. citizen of the United States. This step he carried out, and since then very little had been seen of Sir Arthur in this country. He had acquired very exten- sive property on the other side of the Atlantic, and was reported to u carrying on agricultural operations on a very large scale. Agriculture, indeed, had always been one of his chief interests in life, and, in spite of his long absences from home, he displayed the keenest interest in the development of his estates. At Tynywern, (tamo miles out of Llanelly, he established a model farm, and spent large sums of money in the purchase of the finest pedigree stock. As recently as last month one of his bulls obtained a. first prize a.t the Royal Show. The deceased gentleman sat in the House of Commons ae Liberal member for the Carmarthen Borough-a from 1876 to 1878; And in 1886 he was again returned for the same constituency. La.ter on, however, he formally severed his connection with the Liberal party, and became a. Unionist. The reason assigned for this change of front was the Home Rule question, but there can be no doubt that what influenced Sir Arthur at the time was the intervention of Mr. Glad- stone in hie domestic affairs, and tbe unoom- promdsi-ng way in which the Gramd Old Man championed the cause of Lady Stepney. Jt is said that there axe letters in .øt«lœ wrtofepa by Mr. Gladstone to Six Arthur whioh set forth in trenchant fashion his views on the treatment meted out to Lady Stepney. It will be remembered that when Mr. Gladstone lay dying at Harwarden Castle the only person in the dea-th chamber outside the members of the Harwarden family was Lady Stepney. The deceased baronet was a J.P. and D.L for the county, and in 1884 filled the office of high-sheriff. The greater portion ot Llanelly is built on his estate, and the revenue derived is estimated at between E25,000 and £ 30,000 per annum. He was a shrewd observer of men and things, but, unfortunately for the community, he was so infrequently at home that he was not able to take the part that otherwise would have been his in the development of the town and district. His letters, however, which were both long and many, and some of them written from the other end of the world, displayed a deep interest in all the concerns of the town. He was especially anxious for the development of the harbour, and when at home he rarely missed a meeting of the harbour board. Some years ago he offered to purchase a dredger to be used for deepening the channel, but for some reason or other this was not accepted. Another local institution dear to his heart was the public library, the shelves of which he enriched with seven or eight thousand welt--selected volumes. Sir Arthur was the hon. president of the library, and it is due to him alone that the ratepayers of Llanelly have at their service to-day one of the finest collection of books to be found in the Princi- pality. During the last few years-dating from the appointment of Mr. Thomas Jones as estate agent-a very successful departure in the laying out of the Stepney Estate for building purposes has been carried out with the happiest results, some of the best features of Mr. Burns's Town-planning Biil having been anticipated and adopted.
New Bowling Green -
New Bowling Green OPENED BY LORD MAYOR AT SPLOTT An excellent addition was made to Cardiff's public playing grounds on Saturday, a new six-rink bowling green at Splott Park being opened by the Lord Mayor (Alderman Lewis Morgan). This is the second green that has been laid by the corporation at Splott Park, and is far superior to any green hitherto laid by the parks committee, the turf being best mla-wa,&hed. and the estimated cost £ 330. The work was carried out under the superintend- ence of Mr. W. W. Pettigrew. Accompany- ing the Lord Mayor were Councillors J. Chap- pell, Dr. Robinson, Reginald Harrison, and A. Good, and the waterworks engineer (Mr. C. H. Priestley), and there were also present the Rev. C.* A. Empson, vicar of Splott (vice- president of the gplott Bowling Club), Mr. W. W. Pettigrow, and others. In introducing the Lord Mayor. Councillor Chappell stated this was the sixth public bowling green opened by the parks commit- tee in the last three years.-In declaring the green open for public play, the Lord Mayor said that the parks committee were fully alive to the needs of the ratepayers for public playing grounds, and he felt sure the ratepayers of Cardiff would not grudge any money the corporation spent in this direc- tion. Recreation was good for the health of the people, and bowling was a healthful recreation. A match was then played between the mem- bers of t.he corporation present and others and the Splott Club, and resulted as follows: LORD MAYOR'S TEAM. RINK 1.—Councillor Good, W. E. Shap- cott, E. Griffiths, and Councillor J. Chappell 14 RINK 2.-Lord Mayor, C. H. Priestley, N. Parker, and J. Donald 9 RINK 3.—S. Summers, A. Forfar, Council- lor Harrison, and Councillor Robin- son 7 RINK 4.—Inspector Duiston, V. Casada., A. Norman, and H. Jenkins 12 Total 42 SPLOTT CLUB. RJNK l.-ThÐO Lewis. A. Anniss, W. James, and T. J. Jones 15 RINK 2.-G. E. Daw, T. Russell, Alf Wil- liams, and D. J. Jones 24 RINK 3.—E Theophilus, J. Hatton, T. D. Jones, and F. T. Clements 12 RINK 4.—W. Daw. E. Close, J. E. Griffiths, and W. Shadforth 22 Hotal 73 BFLLE VUE V. ROATH. Played on Belle Vue green. Scores: — BELLE VUE. RINK i.-R. Waterman, H. Hallam, H. Nicholas, and M. Shyne 23 RINK 2.—H. J. Strong, T. Hughes, E. Bush, and C. B. Langmaid 33 RINK 3.—M. Jones, F. L. Smith, F. Green, and A. J. Smith 19 RINK 4.—W. Baker, R. J. Searles, J. Wil. liams, and J. Latehford 24 Total 99 ROATH. RINK 1.—C. Lonnon, W. Maoey, F. Jones, a,ndE. Marsh. 20 RINK 2.—W Doel, W. Waters, H. Brown, and L. Jones 13 RINK 3.—J. M. Bowen, J. David, D. Evans, and D. C. Allison 14 RINK 4.-S. Lewis. D. B. Jones, C. Eddins, and W. H. Baker 13 Total 60 ROATH PARK V. RADYR. Played on Roath Park Green. Scores:— ROATH PARK. RINK l-W. Cox, T. Hogan, T. M. Jenkins, and Henry Hoyle (skip) 26 RINK 2.—H. Knight, J. Farthing, H. Ran- doll. and T. G. Kent (skip) 16 RINK 3.—H. T. Purnell, T. Davies, E. Pul- man. and T. C. James fckip) 21 RINK 4.-A. H. Huntley, T. E. Gregory, D. E. Davies. and B. Moss (skip) 31 Total. 94 RADYR. RINK J.-Millar, J. Jenkins, J. Harry, and B. J. Spinks (skip) 11 RINK 2.—J. Morgan, F. P. Robotbam, T. J. Jenkins, and H. Newman (skip) 17 RINK 3.—J. J. Williams. J. L. Jenkins, W. Davies, and F. J. Jones 20 RINK 4.-R. D. Davies, E. Lewis, J. Dubont, and W. Ormist.on 13 Total. 61 PENHILL V. LLANBRADACH. Played on Penhill Green. Scores:— PENHILL. RINK l.-A. J. Hutchine, J. Lean, J. Scott, and J. A. Llewellin (skip) 19 RINK Z.-T. C. Morgan, W. Fowler, W. John, and J. T ftbelton, capt. (skip). 25 RINK 3.—J. Radley, H. H. Hammond. F. W. Butler, and T. P. Edmunds (skip) 20 RINK 4.—R. H. Cundall. T. H. Thorburn, G. B. Dudley, and J. Howells (skip). 17 Total. 81 LLANBRADACH. RINK I.-W. Davic-s, W. Bishop, J. Daw- son, and H. Pearce (skip) 13 RINK Z.-J. I. Thompson (skip) 15 RINK 3.-T. Lane, G. Matthews, J. Phillips, and H. Jones'(skip) 15 RINK 4.—E. James, D. Williams, J. Keirle, and T. J. Jonee (skip) n. 19 Total. 62 SHAFTESBURY V. EBBW VALE. Pla,yedonSha,ftesburyPArkgree-.i. Se-oree:- SHAFTESBURY. RINK 1.—J. Berry, W. Wilson, W. J. Lewis, and J. Payne 17 RINK Z.-S. James, W. H. Strawbridge, T. Charles, and J. Lippiatt 21 RINK S.-S. Smith, J. G. Anderson, W. Bevan, and J. F. Salter 25 RINK 4.—E. Rogers, n. Richards, H. Finch, and W. Wilkinson 21 Total 64 EBBW VALE. RINK i.-Thomas Evans, E Rowlway, D. Griffiths, and H. D. BLackwood 14 RINK 2.—T. Evans, J. Kirby, A. Evans, and C. G. Noble 15 RTNK 3.—G Cox, E. Green, T. Morgan, and H. J. Rogers 15 RINK 4.—D F. Davies, E. Rees, A. Taylor, and G. Watson 19 Total. 63 MACKINTOSH V. CARDIFF. The return match between these clubs took place on Saturday on the Mackintosh green, and resulted, after a very close game, in a win for the Mackintosh by eight points. In the previous match Cardiff won by 35. They .P.,re now 27 points up on the two matches. "w< MACKINTOSH. RINK i.-A. Weeks, L. Brooks, W. C. Good- fellow, and W. A. Cole 23 RINK 2.—J. Davies, J. Addie, G. S. Rod- way, and M Llewellyn 17 RINK 3.—Wyndham Smith, A. G. Harris. W. J. Travers, and T. Roberts 21 RINK 4.—A. Shippobotham, J. H. James, E. Hunt, and J. Thomas 19 Total 80 CARDIFF. RINK 1.—J. R. Wiru, T. Hardy, W. Niool, and A. Brundrett 18 RINK 2.—H. Birney, J. Mander, Robert Scott, and David Davies 17 RINK 3.—W. Bowles, J. T. Thompson, W. A. Morgan, and R. R. Thomas 21 RINK 4.—G. S. Tlavers. P. L. Rusden, E. Lloyd, and J. Pollock 16 Total. 72 VICTORIA PARK V. ST. WOOLOS, NEWPORT. Played at Victoria Park on Saturday, resulting in a win for St. Wooloe by seven- teen shots. Scores:- ST. WOOLOS, NEWPORT. RINK I.-Rev. J. R. Phillips, E. M. Cox, T. Marsh, and S. J. Read (skip) 22 RINK 2.—F. W. Houlder, J. H. Hobbs, W. H. Clarke, and H. A. Houlder (skip) 24 RINK S.-W. Elliott, C. H. Lloyd, W. Davies, and F. Hoskin (skip) 16 RINK 4.—W. H. Liles, A. E. Jenkins, R. Weights, and J. J. Pritchard (Skip) 21 Total. 83 VICTORIA PARK. RINX 1.—J. M'Oonnack, E. Rawlings, G. Millar, and J. H. Fletcher (skip) 14 RINK j.-J. G. }(<<oba.øt. M. Gal«w M Crocker, end G. E. Caldw-ell (skip) 17 RINK 3.—W. Thompson, H. Williams, T. Bowker, and Cn Whitehead (skip) 21 RINK 4—J. Chamberlain, E. Morgan, Alderman J. Jenkins, and R. Atkin- son (skip) .t. 14 T(>tal 66 PENYLAN V. PINAS POWIS. I Played on Penylan Green. Scores:- I PENYLAN. RINK I.-F,. J. Fisher, Dr. T. M'Kelvey, and C. Hardwicke. 22 RINK 2.—C. J. Thistle, T4 Melandri, J. S. Mackie, and W. Edward,4 27 RINK 3.—J. Ingram Rees, E. J. Flindt, J. Bulman, and T. Macke-nzic (capt-Liin). 17 RINK 4.-T. M. G. Hole. J. Tindal, F. H. Llewellyn, and M. Dent 22 Total 83 DINAS POWIS. RINK 1.—T. Williams, A. W. Thomas, T. P. Thomas, and Dr. Coventry. 18 RINK 2.—G. H. Davey, T. Kocken, Evan Thomas, and R. Graham 13 RINK 3.-T. Hopkins, F. N. Brice, Owen Davies, and D. Wilkinson 22 RINK 4.—T. H. Broomha-11, W. Evans, R. H. Seel, and A. Cox 15 Total 68 I INTERNATIONAL BOWLERS AT I SWANSEA. Meetings have been held at Swansea at which the English, Welsh. and Scotch enthu- siasts in the game of bowls have formed themselves into district associations. Alder- man Lee has been elected president of the English Association and Sir John Llewelyn of the Welsh Association. Matches will he arranged between the different nationalities.
I King's Visit to -Rugby I
I King's Visit to Rugby I I OPENS A NEW SCHOOL HOUSE i The King commenced his tour to the Midla'nds and the North on Saturday, when he paid a vis-it to Rugby to open a new speech house in eonnootion with the school. To-day his Majesty visits Lord Derby at Knowsley. and will review the West Lanca- shire Territorials in Knowsley Park; to-morrow he will open the Royal Inl-mary at Manchester and review the East lar.ca- shire Territorials at Worsley Park; .vhi o on Wednesday the King and Queen will open the new University buildings at Birmingha.m. Brilliant weather prevailed on Saturday afternoon when his Majesty, attended by I Colonel Stretnekl, Equerry, and Lord Hamilton of Dalzell, L.r,ixi-m-Waiting, stepped on to Rugby platform from the saloon of the Royal special in which he had travelled from Euston. The firing of a s,alute by t,he 4th South Midland Brigade Field Artillery and the drains of tha National Anthem proclaimed the arrival of the King. His host for the week-end at Coton House, Mr. Arthur James, introduced to his Majesty Mr. William Dewa.r, the chairman of the urban district council. Mr. Dewar presented an address of welcome to the King. In reply the King expressed the pleasure it gave him to visit that interesting district and to note the great railway and engineering works which have added prosperity to the neighbourhood. Outside the railway station the King inspected the feuard of honour, consisting <f the. Rugby Company of the 7th Warwickshire Regiment. His Majesty then proceeded in his carriage up the long steep streets which lead to the school, the route being kept by contingents of the 7th Battalion War- wickshire Regiment, the local Howitzer Bat- tery, the members of the fire brigade, and the Warwickshire Imperial Yeomanry, under the command of Lord Willougjiby de Broke. The streets were densely paoked with specta- tors, who enthu6iastically cheered Lis Majesty. THE BOYS' HARD-EARNED HOLIDAYS. Meanwhile, in the schoolroom more than a thousand guests had gathered, old Rugboians and persons of prominence in the county When the King entered the speech-room, accompanied by the headmaster (Canon James), be was received with the National Anthem. Then Mr. H. J. B. Clough, the head of the school. stepped forward and read an addrtt-s, a striking passage in which was to remind his Majesty tha.t a kingly prero- gative was "to command an addition to our well-earned holidays." Roars of laughter, in which the King joined, greeted this suggestion. I HIS MAJESTY ON RUGBY TRADITIONS Replying to the school address, nis majesty said: I am much gratified by your address of welcome, and I am glad to have an oppor- tunity of assuring you of my personal interest in this great and splendid school, made famous wherever English is spoken by the labour and example of Arnold and of Temple, and celebrated as the school of Landor. Clough, and Matthew Arnold, and of so many who have won distinction in Statesmanship, in battle, in law, and in every other field of human activity. Rugby is notable not only for its success in scholarship, not only for its men of letters, but even more for its high ideals of honour and manliness and public spirit and all those qualities that make our public schools the finest places of educa.- tion in the world. These ideals and quali- ties. strenuously taught by her great leaders and handed on as a cherished tradi- tion from generatipn to generation of her sona, have left the mark of Rugby deep, not only throughout these islands and through- out the Empire, but in every part of the world. Carry with you theee traditions when you, who now listen to me. are scattered, as scattered you will be in a few years' time, far and wide. and, wherever your lot may be cast, see that you uphold the great name of your school and prove yourselves worthy of those who have gone before you. Remember that to do this you must take advantage of the wealth of opportunities offered you here in school and out of school to develop both mind and body such as you will never afterwards have in the same abundance. It is with great pleasure I now declare this new speech-room to be open. I am glad to tell you that my visit will be com- memorated later on by the addition of a week's noliday to one of your vacations. I pray that the blessing of Almighty God may be upon every one of you both here at school and in the wider world hereafter. The King afterwards presented a number of prizes. His Majesty took tea with the headmaster, and, after planting an oak in the school close and inspecting the officers' training corps at the'school, drove away to spend the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur James.
I STABLE LADS' STRIKE
I STABLE LADS' STRIKE About sixty of the Frenoh stable lads met on Saturday. M- Ceraissac, who presided, announced officially that a strike had been declared, and added, You must not return to work until all your demands have been granted. In the meantime you will have to eat and sleep in the communal soup kitchens, and keep a sharp eye on the lads who are still working. They must follow us at all costs. Do not lose your heads." M. Ceraissac's remarks were translated into English for the benefit of those who did not understand French. The lads afterwards marched, headed by the banner of their Union, to several stables, where they induced a number of their comrades to join the strike. -Router.
ICHILDREN'S THROATS -CUT-
I CHILDREN'S THROATS CUT At Southampton on Saturday Mrs. Ethel Rosina Early was charged with the attempted murder of her three children Irene, Dorothy, and Marjory—by cutting their throats on May 25, and also with subse- quently attempting to commit suicide in a similar manner. Accused, who is a woman of 28. had to be assisted into the dock. It was stated that the youngest child was still not out of, danger, and a, week's remand was granted.
I MAN'S MYSTERIOUS DEATH
I MAN'S MYSTERIOUS DEATH David Prosser, residing at Basset-street, Coedpeumaen, died at Pontypridd Police- station on Saturday night under rather exceptional circumstances. The deceas.ed was found in Tad-street with a wound on his head, and was conveyed in a collapsed con- dition to the police-station. He was then quite unable to give an account of himself. It ie presumed that he either fell or was knocked down.
I BOMB IN A CAFE I
I BOMB IN A CAFE I A bomb exploded at Barcelona on Satur- I I day evening in a cafe, doing some damage. -Reuter.
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volver at the back of the Russian's head. Thus that resourceful officer was for once nonplussed, while, when he told the story later, the mate of the Sea Otter said the next five minutes were th4 longest in bis Mfe. But with Hay,ston behind them, following one another in single file, the two came back again, and when the lieutenant was next securely bound the mate took special plea- sure in doing it thoroughly. Also, the men of the Polaris Syndicate, who had seen and heard what happened before, were by no maeans over particular how tight they drew the cords and lashings put on by eailor-men can be made to inflict a tolerable pun-ish- meut. Indeed, King caught one genius quietly I 9craping up a handful of earth with which I he hoped to fill the prisoner's mouth before the others thrust in a gag, and, though he I took him by the shoulder, he did not shake the man so hard as he might have done. Strange things have happened in ;he nor- thern seas, and several of that company had a long score to settle with the Muscovite. Nevertheless, they handled the Commandant gently. I am sorry." &aid Ki)n? to the latter, that I am forced to oSer such an indignity to an hc<nourab? officer. but there is no way of -a voiding- it, and in bidding you farewell I trust we may some time meet again under more pleasant circumstances. Though we hope to lay hards on treasure, and in spite of our appearance, we are not thieves, and you will find nothing missing about your badly watched pc.st." One or two of the company glanoed at their fellows regretfully on hearing this, but there was none among them dare dispute i their leader's will. Next the muffled figure bent its head, and in siience, and mys- teriously as they had oome, the men of the Polaris Syndicate filed out of the room and vanished into the white mist upon the marshes. But while five entered six oamej forth, and the snxth had one arm broken by a rifle bullet. For all that, Hayston stretched hi's bond-oramped limbs thankfully when the last loom of the Russian outpost faded into the vapour. "Osmond, you are a wonderful man," he said. L.rd, it's a reprieve fron death, am,d I don't quite care to Hgure what might have happened. So long as life lasts me I Sohall he indebted to you." King glanced across the mis-streaked moss towards the streak of brightness high above the horizon, and Laughed a little as he said: It was only a night's amu-ement, and all in the contract. I can't afford to lose one of my best men. you know. The only curious thing is why. when there's anyone in trouble, they al ways drag in me." It ivas, perhaps, five in the morning when r sleepy Russian soldier, entering th officers room of the outpost, stared in bewil- derment at the right of the two mummy- like figures sitting helpless in a corner, and invoked all the saints of the Greek Church before he summoned presence of mind to unloose them. He was duly rewarded for his pi.ety. because when he had freed the lieu- tenant the first u-e that worthy made of his stiffened limbs was to beat aim savagely, j after which between them thelv loosed the Commandant. Then the hoarse call of a bugle rang out through the morning air, there was a hurried slinging of rifles and buckling of belts, and a few files of scldiery qnartered the dripping marshes for the track! of the fugitives. By that time, however, the men of the Polaris Syndicate clustered on the Soe-a. Otter'.? fore-deck about their rescued i comrade, who, fitting on the hatch-cover, told his tale, while a big man in bearskin eland ing ?Imo?t a. head above the rest watched them contentedly. II