INTERPROVINCIAL.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 2759, 20 March 1890, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL.

(by telegraph—press association. ) NEW PLYMOUTH, Last Night. Mr Samckl, M.H.R., in addressing his constituents advocated further borrowing and said he did not intend to stand for re-election. INVERCA.RGILL, Last Night. A sensation was canted to-day Oii it becoming known that Mr Charles Freeman, an old and respected citizen had been found hanging dead in an outhouse attached to his dwelling. Deceased was 71 years of age and was remarkably robust ind active hi habits, and. was apparently the last man who would commit suicide He owned property in Dunediu and Invercargill, valued at £700, and had invested a good deal in mining, including Nevborne Reef, and the shares provided remunerative returns. He left a note addressed to several business men, stating that his will in favour of his widow would be found in his sare, asking them to take charge of his affairs, and forgive him, because they knew his trouble. He had been despondent at falling off in his income. It is reported that one thousand bags of this season's oats have been sold at one shilling and twopence per bushel. DUNEDIN, Last Night At the City Court to-day, Thomas Clarke, master of the ferry boat, Osprey, was lined 203, and 6d per head on 3153 passengers, for overcrowding on the occassioii of the Sunday-School picnic held recently. The wharf carters and express drivers have given notice that they will go out on strike next month unless their demands are conceded. CHRISTCHUROH, Last night. The Nautical Court gave judgment re the Dingadee wreck, to the effect that the master showed want of judgment. His certificate was returned to him, but he was ordered to pay costs. The Court strongly urged the necessity of placing a light on the Kiomungi.