MANGERE TRAGEBY.

Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 889, 12 May 1903, Page 2

MANGERE T RAGEBY.

the exquicy. A DETECTIVE'S LAME EXCUSE. Per Press Association. Auckland, last night* Mr T. Hutchinson, S.jL, held an enquiry itt Oaehuni*! yesterday respecting the death of SuraM Morns, aged civilly, a widow of means who lived in soiitudo in a very lonely part of the agricultural district of The evidence showed that when discovered by neighbors on Pc-binary :26th the dec. used was in n terribly battered condition. Her eves were discolored and

swollen. There were bruises and cuts about the lace and hands, and her hair and clothing were matted with blood. Tho kitchen ana bedroom floors and walls were badly biood- stai ncd. Constable Tapp submit!. I written statements made by rice cancel when dvingsomo two months after tuo supposed assault.

These were to tho effect that Maori youtns hail called upon deceased on several consecutive days in order to obtain food, which she readily gave. Upon her refusing one morning to assist- them, they assaulted her. beating her about the head until she fell down insensible. Detective Maddcm, in asking for an Adjournment, stated that the police had scoured ?he neighboring Maori settlement in search of toe youths who were suspected. Their non-success he attributed lo '.lie publicity furnished by newspapers. The enquiry was adjourned until Monday. May ‘doth.