Accidents, Offences, &c.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 239, 19 September 1884, Page 2

Accidents, Offences, &c.

[Per Press Association.) Wellington, September 19. Messrs, Littlejohn & Sons, watchmakers, have taken proceedings against Michael Mulligan, who is alleged to have sold watches made to his order, bearing the name and address of Littlejohn. £2OOO damages are claimed. Poppens and McGrath were again brought before the Court. The former has been remanded a fortnight, and the latter further remanded for a week. Wanganui, September 19. In the Supreme Court, Percy King, for forging and uttering at Palmerston North, was sentenced to six years. Bradshaw, for larceny as a bailee, got three months. At the inquest on the body of James

Graham, drowned in the river yesterday, a verdict of found drowned was returned. Dr. Earl said he had known deceased for a number of years, and that he was of intemperate habits. Auckland, September 19. A verdict of accidentally drowned was returned on the body of Fred Rashleigh, aged 14, drowned, at the entrance to the dock last night. Westport, September 17. A human leg, with a boot on the foot, was found on the beach at Mokihinui, 20 miles north of Westport. The boot has been identified as that of Peter Egan, who has been missing some weeks. This discovery confirms the suspicion that Egan was drowned at sea. Dunedin, September 19. A body in a decomposed state was found on the flagstaff ranges. It is surmised that deceased is William McMeken, who left his home on May 20th for his father's house on the Silver Peak ranges. A accident occurred to the driver of the 10 o’clock train to Port Chalmers this morning, While passing Stuart-street crossing, Ames, the driver, leaned over, when his head struck an old notice board close to the line and knocked him off the engine. Ames was picked up insensible, but recovered consciousness in a few minutes, and was found not to have sustained any serious injury. The engine was going 15 miles an hour. Timaru, September 19. The granary and stables at Four Peaks Station, the property of Mr. Lancelot Walker, were totally destroyed by fire, and two valuable thoroughbreds perished. Insurance—£l,2so in the Union. The loss is about £BOO over this. Wanganui, September 19. At the Supreme Court, J. Richards was found guilty of sheepstealing. Sentence deferred. Archibald Campbell, charged with larceny from a dwelling, was acquitted.

Picton, September 19. A house occupied by Miss Bowden and her pupils has been burnt down. The occupants barely escaped. Christchvbch, September 19. At the inquest on George Bishop, killed by coach accident, a verdict of accidental death was returned. A rider was added that the man who drove the cow which passed in front of the horse and caused the accident was blameable for not exercising more caution Great credit was due to the coach. Wm. Dixon, formerly a barman, attempted suicide by taking chloral at half past eight last night. He was taken to the hospital and is now out of danger. The cause is supposed to be a disagreement with a woman of w-hom he was enamoured.