NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 992, 16 May 1911, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS.

DIRK RESULTS OF INDIGESTION

CHRISTCHURCH, May 34. An inquest was held this afternoon regarding tho death of Thomas Kent., a coal merchant, who was over fifty years of age. Ho died suddently at an early hour this morning, and tho medical evidence was that death was _ duo an angina pectoris. immediately caused hy an acute attack of indigestion. A verdict was returned in accordance.

HOY DROWNED. ROTORUA, May 15. .John Leonard Edson, aged 11, was drowned in a poof near Whakarcwarewa yesterday, 110 was playing at wailing boats with a younger brother when both got, out, of their depth. The younger lad managed to got to tho bank, but t.iie elder wank immediately. MAORI SEVERELY BURNT. ROTORUA, May 15. A M aori named Haora was seriously burnt on Saturday night owing to his lent catching lire from a candlo loft burning while he was asleep. Ho has since died.

SEAMAN LOST OVERBOARD. CHRISTCHURCH, May 15. Jean Yoiquoh a. young Frenchman who came lo Lyttelton a year ago on the French barque Mario, was lost overboard from the schooner Eliza Firth on Thursday morning. The schooner wae on a voyage from Kaipara to Lyttelton and when off Stephen Island the crow wae (allied to shorten sail. Yoiquel was standing on some timber on tho deck when he slipped and full through the railing into the .sea. A life buoy was thrown at once but tho sailor failed to reach it and though a boat got away promptly it was too late to effect a rescue. Tho captain, who went aloft, saw Yoiquet sink within a few feet of the life buoy, his oilskins doubtless impeding him. Deceased was about nineteen years of age and a steady and jo vial sailor who was much liked by his shipmates. A CHILD’S FATAL DRINK. AUCKLAND, May 15. A child named Noel Macindoe, aged 22 months, drunk some liquid rat poison from a saucer at his parents’ residence, Stanley Bay. on Saturday afternoon. Tho mother administered an emetic, and the doctor's services were secured, but tho child died on Sunday afternoon. STRUCK BY A COWCATCHER. CHRISTCHURCH. May 14. John Hill, an elderly resident of Sockburn, was found lying at tho Sookburn railway station yesterday, with a wound in the head, from which blood was streaming. He was unable to explain how ho was injured, and was brought to the City hospital, where he died todav.

Afc Uic inquest the evidence of Henry linker, mi engine driver, was to the effect that when the train from Ashburton, which lie was driving, and which arrived at Christchurch at 6.45 on Friday night, was approaching Sockburn witness saw deceased immediately in front of the cowcatcher, which struck him. At the. same time Hill had just stopped off the line, and the cowcatcher struck him sideways. lie got clear of the lino and on to the platform. A flask of whisky was found on him. The hospital doctor stated that Hill smelt slightly of alcohol when admitted, but was able to speak intelligently. There were no signs of fracture when lie was examined, but, a post mortem revealed a fractured skill! extending backwards from a cancer, which had oaten through the bone of tho skull so that the brain was exposed in ono spot. Hill must have died in a few weeks. Death was duo to a fractured skull. Hill’s son stated his father was a butcher employed at Islington. Ho was given to drink, hut was not under the influence on the day of the accident. A verdict was returned in accordance with the medical testimony, the Coroner remarking that persons crossing tho railway line and not using the overbridge must bo prepared to take tho consequences. SHUNTER KILLED AT MASTERTON MASTERTON. May 14. John Montgomerie, a married man, 35 years of age. was engaged in shunting operations at Masterton railway station last night, when his foot slipped, and he got under a carriage. The wheel passed over an arm. which was shockingly mangled. Montgomerie was taken to the hospital, where ho died at an early hour this morning. RECOVERY OF STOLEN GOODS. RESULT OF NUMEROUS BURGLARIES. WELLINGTON, May 15. Detectives Lewis, Andrews and Cameron yesterday accomplished a smart, piece of work in the recovery of a great quantity of valuables, the property of private individuals and of the Wellington City i 'ouncii.

For some time past burglary after burglary had been reported to the police as Having been etrected in various parts of tlie city. Finally an arrest was made of a man of about thirty -two years of age. The next step was to recover the property, which consisted of rings, watches, silver cigarette eases, odd coins, pictures, clothing, boots and other ari ides.

.Most of the plunder lias now been leeovered. it had been concealed on reclaimed land beyond Waterloo Quay, and in places familiar to the detectives. Oates of burglaries were as follows: Air David Williamson, Grant road, 18th .March.

Air Phillip Nathan, Hill street, and Mr W. (.'. Gascoigne, HUI street, 22nd March. Air ('. P. Knight, Bolton street, 15th April. Air Richard Pilling, Adelaide road, 13th April. Air N’. Jacobs, Thorndon Quay, 17th April. Air Algar Williams, Hobson street, 3rd May. Goins of value which had been stolen from Newtown Museum were also recovered as well as a large quantity of plates cut from books in the Wellington Public Library. AFTER LONG SPELL OF LIBERTY. HAMILTON, May 15. A smart arrest was made by the police here this morning. A young man named t hristie, who escaped from custody by leaping oil tho train near Invercargill some time ago, was arrested in a toy shop. When searched lie was found to have a loaded revolver in his possession, also, it is alleged, part of the proceeds ot a series of burglaries hero were found in his possession. WELLINGTON, May 15.

An eleven-roomed house on Thorndon Quay, was gutted by lire early this morning. When the brigade arrived the whole place was in flames. A strong southerly prevented the saving of the place, which was a boarding-house occupied by Bridget Coyle, who was absent at the time. The servant girl was awakened by smoke. Five boarders and another servant escaped, but saved nothing. The house aas insured for £6OO in the Allas, and £2OO in the Royal -Exchange, and the contents for £250. Two adjoining houses were also damaged.