Accidents, Offences, &c.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 220, 27 August 1884, Page 2

Accidents, Offences, &c.

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. EXTENSIVE FIRE IN AUCKLAND.— £20,000 DAMAGE. WRECK AT INVERCARGILL. SLY-GROG SELLING. THE CHARNOCK FRAUDS. THE SMITH CASE. [Per Association Telegrams.] Auckland, August 27. A fire broke out last night in a drapery warehouse in Queen-street, owned by Messrs. W. Vaile & Co. The damage by fire and water is not exactly known, but is estimated at from £lO,OOO to £20,000. The origin of the fire is unknown. It commenced near the fireplace in the warehouse, which had been used during the day. The amount of insurance is not ascertainable, as the proprietor is living across the harbor. Rosina Smith, charged with infanticide, was brought up at the Police Court to-day, and again remanded. New Plymouth, August 27. Mr, and Mrs. Charnock, charged with arson

were again brought up at the Police Court this morning, and after further evidence had been heard, the accused were committed for trial, bail being allowed, each in £SOO, and two sureties of £250 each.

Waipawa, August 27. The police made a sudden raid on three sly-grog houses yesterday in the Seventy-mile Bush, seizing large quantities of spirits in. each case. One person had over £lOO worth. The police are located in the houses. A special sitting of the court is to be held to hear the charges. Blenheim, August 27. A man named O’Sullivan had his leg broken by a fall of earth on the Dashwood Pass railway contract. He is progressing favourably. Invercargill, August 27. The Augusta is a total wreck. Nothing but a little gear will be saved. The captain and crew lost everything, including the ship’s articles and certificates. The vessel was insured with the Standard office, but for what amount is unknown, as the transaction took place in Queensland. ■ She was worth about £l5OO. Christchurch, August 27. A laborer named Henry Scott attempted suicide yesterday under the following circumstances. He had been summoned for failing to provide for his children, and as he neglected to appear at the Resident Magistrate’s Court, a warrant was issued for his arrest. Detective O’Connor was entrusted with the execution of it, and when Scott saw him coming about eleven o’clock he cut his throat with a razor. The wound was very dangerous, and he was at once removed to the hospital. Scott had not been drinking, but was despondent, and his wife had heard him threaten to commit suicide.