LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 2041, 14 March 1883, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

*- [NEW ZEALAND PKESS ASSOCIATION.] Reefton, March 12. Reeves has definitely withdrawn his candidature for the Inangahua seat, leaving Wakefield alone in the field. It is said that E. Shaw, of Wellington, is anxious to contest the election, but nothing certain is yet known. All parties are looking forward to the announcement by the Speaker of the receipt of Weston's resignation. March 13. Thomas Dwan, auctioneer, Wellington, is named as another probable candidate for Inangahua. Oamaru, March 12. The body of a man named George Quail, miner, was found in the waterrace this morning. He comes from Livingstone. Marks of violence were

found on the head, and a handkerchief was tied tightly round the throat. It is supposed that he has been murdered. Mrs Clifford, wife of a musician, has been missing for several days, and it is feared she has committed suicide. On Tuesday night last she left the house, telling her eldest girl to look after her brother and sisters. The police have made every inquiry without finding a trace of the woman. Christchurch, March 12. It is reported that 'proceedings have been taken against Milner Stephen for obtainig money under false pretences. In the Cup Match yesterday A. M. Olliver scored 109 for Lancaster Park against the Midland C.C. Wellington, March 12. A heavy southerly buster set in again last night, and very heavy rain poured in continuous torrents until this morning. The tides were unusually high. A man named Robert Bolt attempted suicide at Wainuiomata yesterday by cutting his throat. He was found hidden away in a bush with his throat terribly hacked. Bolt has been committed to the Asylum. A circular has been issued by Colonel Reader to the effect that from the Ist proximo long-service pay will be paid to non-commissioned officers and constables of the police force. The rate will be 6d and Is per day for those serving five and ten years respectively. March 13. In response to a requisition, Mr Edward Shaw, barrister, of Wellington, has decided to contest the Inangahua seat vacated by Mr Weston. Napier, March 12. An old lady named Forster, who committed suicide at Waipukurau, on Saturday, leaves £23,000 to the Church of England and a few charities. Auckland, March 12. The northerly gale spent itself on Saturday night and the weather cleared. The body of a woman named Susan Duncan was found floating in the harbour. She was of au indifferent reputation. A dingy was also found floating in the harbour with a man's and a woman's umbrella in it. A seaman of the schooner Saxon, named Charles Baker, is missing. Later. In reference to the drowning accident yesterday, it has been ascertained- that Susan Duncan, whose body has been recovered, was seen on the railway wharf after midnight on Saturday, in company with Charles Baker, a seaman of the schooner- Saxon. They left the wharf in a small dingy, leaving a woman named Elizabeth Deitrich to await her return. The dingy, which was not capsized, and two umbrellas, we recovered, but there was no sign of Baker. Both were under the influence of liquor. Yesterday a man named Inkster while intoxicated, threw a piece of bone and meat and his knife at his wife, striking her head. She became unconscious, went into a fit, and had to be taken to the hospital. It is believed that the brain is injured. March 13. The body of the missing man Baker was fouud near where the body of Susan Duncan was found.