THE HON. J. WILLIAMSON DANGEROUSLY ILL.

i, DISEASE HIS AILMENT. gfjAP

Wellington, this day. James Williamson, M.L.C., is D y -n He is suffering from heart 1 ■ 1 homQ tQ Auck _ disease, » n

POLICE COURT.-THIS DAY.

[Before MrH. C. Baddeley. R.M.] 1 .vss —Three persons were fined iov first offences, and old f» and ffere dealt with less leniently as Holan, Annie Robertson, f **Wson and William Clausen were l& & d cos ts. Daniel Sullivan, an jjed 2Os _ was fined £5 and costs with & .native of 14 da >' s ' imprisonment tbe alternative ° BIsOED J EI . LY ._ John Scot t fined 503 and costs, or 7 days' im jjonroent. IcLintock TO c ] iar g e( j and with assaulting . enHivan by striking him in the face BJfSSw flirt on> 12th tot -1,1 jo was taken and prisoner was fined ET ' de Tcosts, or 48 hours , for the first d £s'or one month's imprisonment -Defendant pleaded guilty, i"!It off the train to get his hat, the only h had Mr Theo. Cooper appeared for *sJ,rtment, and explained that pro " • »nf this description were instituted f: rSon of P he public The de f;. nf Lt off the train and got on again, fiaWescapeoffallin.beneaththe -Evidence was,given by the guard fk train who stated that the defendant slightly « nder the inuuonco ot drink. 'fool 40s and costs. iJUjrr.-Mary Ann Mooney was uwdwith stealing 6|lbs pork, valued at {Km Robert D. Giles, on the 12th •, was given by Mr Giles, kteher of the City Market, who stated IThe'was frequently annoyed by petty Steof this kind, and the prisoner was Sred six months' imprisonment. toeHiY Annie- — Annie Dunn was .Wed with having no lawful visible 2s of support.—Evidence was given by 1 police showing that prisoner was one of I worst characters about town.—His ffoiship said the prisoner was one of those y characters whom the police was de- Lined to get off the streets, and he would fciß in his power to help them Prisoner fwldgo to gaol for twelve calendar months. IE Boneless Boy.—Hugh Matheson, Idler known as the "boneless boy," was Jarred with stealing a pair of trousers and ivesl value 10s, the property of Harry Jiadr— Prisoner pleaded guilty, and pidence having been given by Sergeant Gfa Matheson was sentenced to three sonths , hard labour. Vagrancy. — Joseph McNamara was toed, on remand, with the larceny of a pir of opera glasses. - Sergeant Pratt Sed that the case was remanded to enable iepolice to procure evidence as to owner feSofar, they had not been able to do so, Jthe police now desired to withdraw the fcrge and substitute a charge of vagrancy, -rmoner pleaded not guilty to this of Fence. Sergeant Kiely gave evidence that the Idsonerwas a person of bad character, and liirte companion of convicted thieves and Mj§ond&—Detective Tuohy gave corrobo ms evidence, and Constable ■MeConnell atm a list of prisoner's previous convic te-Prißoner was unable to produce ttMence as to lawful means of support, and rasentenced to three months' imprison iat'..,-

SofßißiE Means.-John Chad wick was tinged with having no lawful visible means i mpport. . Prisoner pleaded guilty.— faehUe. McCoy pave evidence that the jrisonercama to him in Queen-street. Ho aid Iβ had had nothing to eat for nml day 3 and asked to be taken to h lock-up. He also said that if he fij nofe taken ■ tip ■he would smash a top or do something else of that kind. -Prisoner said he had a sore back and wmabletowork.—Sergeant Pratt said ho teed prisoner had been drinking heavily Wy.r:Mr E. Cooper was sent lor at pri •Ktt'srefjuesb. He stated that the prisoner W possessed of a considerable sum of Bowysome time ago, and had lost it. He Wle&fcasutn of money to some relatives, »ad expected to have it refunded. The iraoMrako had a bank-book .showing 1100 Usra.lohiisaccountin America. Prisoner kite in poor circumstances for some l^&nd had been trying: to earn his living fnflie gnmfields.—His Worship said this 'a jirely a case for the Charitable ™ Board to deal with, and he rauaded prisoner till Wednesday to sec wtfconldbe done in that direction. James Marsh, alias Polly, with the larceny of a jib topsail, ™wd at £4 10s, was remanded until Wieaday nexfc. Ffflffle to Provide. — John Oliver **f was charged with wilfully failing "Wide adequate means for the support Wwife. Mr Brassey appeared for the *yunanfc. He read a'letter from the de mf,, who wrote that " he would not give We another penny so long a3 he lived." r*pa Woolner stated that her husband jW on thel4th Apriljast. Since the ,7 fly she had received £8 10s from «Mant. She had five children, three of S, earaed ilbout !5s per week. His "ORbipsaid he would allow 10s per week f™ one child that was under the age of £J«rs, and £1 per week from this debt, JJwt.to find one surety of £50 for pay-

jMnso GAKRAKD.-,Tohn Millar was iSr'r?!™ »sine insulting language 7«3 William George Garrard calculated v/r 4 ? a breach of the peace. — jfcpeed appeared for the defen- stated that the jjWet had abused him because Pfc■ P the attention of the bad behaviour at his reei «4n+i 6 iT" ;edthafc a of such ti e kl t L Com P elhira (witness)to break » Col, . ntr y-which he didn't limwl 1,. edenied that ne was continu llSTr? with his neighbours, but ad *M!m c balled th e defendant " a ierS m , a m - • The defendant was inter b "£\- 8 Garrard ' and he told him 0 *" home "and "go home itated ft,* ty r ass."-Eilen Williams «^ : ]s* o ßPne9th inst. the defendant Sfoiik « ard all th o bad names WmuJ - af'-erwards abused Mr Wanfced Mr Rarrard to fight ly the given by Mrs Garrard and H the L a Ti nt who swore that Garrard '^5J ?n ? , ? a " c firsfc — Defendant i" 1 OVFn recognisances to •%t>tT. T n P ce wh en called upon. i -Somers was charged $k W n gh J 8 fe ' Kate Somers, by 7 fl : r* head repeatedly with Wonf? Wf kicking her about S i£ft. Hth November. Kate the defendant came f feed? Prdrink « knocked her down »tectW r Vl° tha * Bli e had to seek nei s hboura - Esfcher at she saw defendant that V down twice-Defendant «ftWw 7"? a geravated He was by His Worship, fined ffi%ohU i lveof Imonth'simprison dtofind two aurietiesof ■ Kwepwce for six months.

HHi

LATE CABLES.

THE GERMAN CROWN PRINCE'S ILLNESS.

DOCTORS DIFFER, AND-

PROPOSAL TO CUT AWAY THE

LARNYX,

GLOOM IN GERMANY.

(SPECIAL.)

London, November 13.

(rkutek. )

Berlin, November 13th. The latest particulars concerning the state of the Crown Prince are of a most serioiis nature. Some of the physicians in atten dance upon His Highness advise cutting away the whole of the larynx to enable them to reach the growth.

The gravest fears are consequently felfc throughout the empire which is plunged in deep gloom.

The Emperor has summoned Bismarck immediately to repair to this city

The specialists are not agreed as to the particular form which the operation on the Crown Prince shall assume. Br. Schroete 8 advises the removal of the whole of the patient's larynx; Dr Krause favours perform ing the operation of tracheotomy ; while Dr McKenzie is of the opinion that they should extract a piece of the growth. They are now awaiting the result of Professor Virchow's analysis.

THE IRISH TROUBLE.

MORE COERCION INTENDED

ANOTHER ARREST.

(special.)

Loxnox, November 13. Me, Doughty, an English labour delegate has been arrested for delivering an addres 8 at Clare.

It is reported that the entire suppression of the Irish National Legue has been re solved upon and will be carried out forth with. In order to compel Mr O'Brien M.P. to wear prison garb, his own clothes were abstracted while he was asleep.

TRAFALGAR SQUARE

DEFYING THE POLICE,

MILITARY CALLED OUT,

THE CROWD DISPERSED

London, November 13,

In express defiance of Sir H- Warren's proclamation forbidding meetings in Trafalgar Square, a num ber of the .Radical Socieies of London persisted in the attempt to hold a meeting this morning in that locality- In an encounter with the police, the mob destroyed the railiugs of the Square, but the police eventually cleared and encircled the Square, and the attempts of the crowd to force their way back were frustrated.

This afternoon further threatening demonstrations were made by the mob, and the authorities were compelled to call out a body of horse and footguards to reinforce the police.

Several arrests have been made and the crowd are now dispersing.

RUSSO-GERMAN REPRISALS

(sr-ECIAIj TO KRESS ASSOCIATION.)

London, November 15,

PRINCE BrSMAKCK's action in refusing to make money advances on Russian securities is considered to be a reprisal on Russia for refusing to accept bills drawn in the German language. The Russian Finance Minister is said to be depositing security to induce another German Bank to negotiate in Russian securities.

BANK OF NEW ZEALAND.

London, Nov. 15.

BANK OF NEW ZEALAND.

Bank of New Zealand shares are now quoted at

UNIVERSITY ITEMS.

UNIVERSITY ITEMS.

London, November 12,

Professor Stoke has been appointed to succeed Professor Hope at Cam bridge. Mr Goschen has defeated Mr Morley in the contest for the rector, ship of Aberdeen University.

LONDON MONEY AND AUSTRALIAN MINES.

LONDON MONEY AND AUSTRALIAN MINES.

London, November 15.

Westgarth's circular states that money Is cheapening and stocks re-

covering. The Mining Journal advises inves tors to keep their money in their pockets. It admits that there are some "good things" in Queensland mines, but they are largely intermixed with very bad results, and confidence in mining has been reduced to a mini-

™IJGAR BOUNTIES CONFERENCE. ' Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Holland, Rou mania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, and Great Britain, will he represented at the Sugar Bounties Conference. Baron de Worms will preside, and M. Unstvoy W»l l be the French representative.

LEVYING BLACKMAIL.

THE AFFILIATION CASE

DISMISSED,

MISS BROWN CHARGED WITH

PERJURY.

PROCEEDINGS IN THE POLICE COURT.

The blackmailing case in which the woman Ellen Frances Brown is concerned appears to be attracting a great deal of public attention owing to the boldness and unusuaj character of the imposture. The Police Court was crowded this morning when the case was brought forward. Mr H. C. Baddeley, R.M., occupied the Bench, and Mr Hudson Williamson appeared for George R. Pooley, the defendant in the alfiliatioa case. The Affiliation Case. This case was called on first. —George R. Pooley on remand was charged that he did on the 7th of October, 1887, at Auckland, refuse to provide for the support of his illegitimate female child under the age of 14 years, of which one Ellen Frances Brown ia the mother, and the said G. It. Pooley the father. His Worship stated the position of the case at the adjournment Mr Theo. Cooper stated at this stage that after the circumstances that had come to light in this case he had no intention of proceeding with it. Air Williamson said he did not propose to offer any further evidence in this case, and in view of facts which had come to light since the remand had been granted, he now asked that the information against Pooley should be dismissed, and further proceed ings should be instituted against Miss Brown for perjury. His Worship said that if evidence was placed before him to bear out the statements made, lie would dismiss the case and order that the woman Brown be prosecuted for perjury. Evidence was then taken as fol lows :

Adelaide Hall, matron of Mrs Cowie's Home at Parnell, deposed that she saw Miss Brown at the Home in September last. She got from witness the baby procured, which she said she wished to adopt for a lady in Waikato. She took the child away. Wit ness saw the child again on Thursday last at Miss Brown's house in Richmond Road. Constable Graham accompanied witness to the house. They took the baby away from the woman.

Constable Graham, stationed atPonsonby, had known Miss Brown for some time. He had a conversation with her about the affiliation* case in which Mr Pooley wus concerned. Saw Miss Brown outside the Court this day weelc with the baby in her arms. Went to Miss Brown's house on Thursday last, and obtained from her tho same baby (.hat Miss Brown had in the Court. He handed the baby to Miss Hall, who recognised both the baby and tho woman who obtained it from tho home. Miss Brown then asked him to come into a room oil' the kitchen, and 'there admitted that the child was tho one which she obtained from the Home. Ho recognised the baby in Court as tho baby in dispute. Miss Brown had also told him that she obtained the child in order to compel Pooley to support her. On this evidenco Mr Williamson asked that the ease be dismissed, and suggested that in such a. barefaced case as this the woman Brown should be prosecuted lor perjury. His Worship said that this course would certainly be pursued, and he instructed tjiafc a prosecution for per jury should be commenced against Miss Brown. He thought Pooley should not bo saddled with the prosecution in this case. The case was one of the most bare faced and shameful he had ever come across. It did certainly seem to him that insufficient care had been exercised in allowing children to leave the Home in a case like this. A woman who was unknown came to the Home, and was allowed to take a child away, and who was to know that the child would nob be ill-treated ?

Mr Williamson said that His Worship had some experience of the plausiblo ways of the woman Brown in the manner in which she lied when giving her evidence in Court.

His Worship said that he was quite astonished at the shameless manner in which the woman stood in the witness-box and committed perjury. She lied go naturally*.that at one time lie thought the case was very much against Mr William son's client. The honesty of Pooloy, on the contrary, was equally remarkable. In fact, under similar circ&mstances he did nob remember of a man having been so honest and straightforward in his admission. The information against Pooley was, of course, dismissed. Levying Blackmail. Ellen Francis Brown was then charged with a breach of the Police Offences Act, 1884, by endeavouring to impose upon a private individual by v false representation, with a view to obtain money, at Auckland on the 19th October, 1887. Sergeant Pratt said he intended to ask fora remand in this case, as it was intended to bring against the accused two other charges, one for perjury, and another for making a false declaration to the Eegistrar of Births. Prisoner was accordingly remanded for eight days.

ROWING.

A large number of spectators turned ouj. at Onehunga on Saturday to witness the opening of the boating season by the Star of the Manukau Kowing Club, but as heavy rain was falling the officers after a consulta tion decided to postpone the opening until Saturday week, the 26th insb.

Ponsonby v. West End.—Though the rain prevented all other sports from _ being held on Saturday, it acted quite the reverse as regards the rowing matches between the West End and Ponsonby Rowing Clubs, as ifc made the water beautifully calm and just suited for gift racing. In spite of the rain a large number of rowing enthusiasts lined every available place of shelter that gave a view of the course to bo taken by the crews of the Ponsonby and West End Clubs in their contest for trophies presented to them. The first race was for senior gigs, the prizes being four gold medals presented by Professor Carrollo. For this event Ponsonby entered two crews and West End one, and the course was from the Hobson-street wharf up the harbour for about a mile and a-quarter. Captain Parker acted as starter, and shortly after three o'clock dismissed the three crews to a fine start. West End at once assumed the lead and maintained it as far as Flat Rock, the No. 1 crew of the Ponsonby keeping close up. • When they reached this point Ponsonby's stroke, Miller, called on his men for an effort, and responding they shot ahead of the West End and keeping the pace up passed the judge easy winners by close on two lengths. Ponsonby No. 2 crew retired a short distance from the winning The second race was between maiden oarsmen under 10 stone, and Ponsonby again sent out two crews to West End's one and the prizes were subscribed for by the two club's. Ponsonby No. 2 led up to the West End R.C. shed, when the No. 1 crew picked them up while West End were close up, but on all three crews spurting here the West End collapsed and allowed the other twe to itehfc outs the finish. No.

1 crew were leading.but the stroke came off Ins slide and before he could recover his place the opposing four were ahead. But a short distance from home No. 1 crew spurted all they knew to recover the lead, but could not quite do it, being beaten after a splendid finish by about two feet. In the evening, both clubs met at a dinner in Stanford's hotel, and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. After doing justice to the good things prepared for them, the members charged their glasses, and the following toasts were drunk with great heartiness :— "The Queen," "The Auckland Rowing Association," "The Winners," "The Losers,' "The Donor, Professor Carrollo," " The Ladies," "The Press," and "The Host." Several songs were given during the evening, and speeches made, and nearly all the speakers expressed the hope that Auckland might very soon send a crew to compete in the annual intercolonial eight-oar races on Australian waters. The Chairman, Mr E. W. Burgess, presented Professor Carrollo's medals to the winning crew—Messrs D. Miller, J. Hewson, J. W. Dickson, and J. Payne—and after spending a pleasant evening, the party broke up at 11 o'clock.

SPORTING NEWS.

ISLAND BAY RACES

(BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, Saturday. TnE following handicaps have been declared for the Island Bay Racing Club's races to be held on the 26th instant :—

Parliamentary Stakes, three quarters of a mile.— Russley, 9st 51b; Forester, 9st 2lb; Shah, Bsb 121b; Strenuous, Bat 7ib; Rivulet, Bsb 51b ; Regina, Bst 41b ; Rumour, Bst 31b ; Leon, 7st 121b; Tongariro, 7st 101b; Little Scrub, 7st 71b; Waterfall, 7st 51b ; Whisper, 7sb 41b ; Fabrication, 7sb ; Sweetie, 6at 71b ; Rifle, 6at; Smooth, 6st.

Island Bay Handicap, one mile and a half.— Shah, Bst 111b; Beresford, Bst 91b; Strenuous, Bst 31b; Rivulet, Bst 21b; Rumour, Bst; Regina, 7st 131b ; Adminis trator, 7st 121b ; Leon, 7st 71b ; Voltigeur, 7st 21b ; Waterfall, 7st; Whisper, 6st 101b ; Tongariro, 6st 81b ; Figurehead, 6st; Steel bone, 6st ; Vendor, 6st. Hurdles, two miles and a distance.— Kingask, list 71b; Freebooter, list 51b; Marmion, list; Kangaroo, 10st 101b ; Wai fcangi, lOst 71b; Germaine, lOst; Reputa tion, 9st 71b ; The Drover, 9st 7lb ; Reform, 9st 41b ; Rata, 9st; Trooper, ftsfc. Welter Handicap, one and a quarter miles.— Rusaley, lOst ; Shah, 9st 121b; Administrator, 9st7lb ; Kangaroo, Bstl2ib ; Germaine, Bst 121b ; Marmion, Bst 12lb; Voltigeur, Bst 101b -, Reputation, Bst 101b; Waterfall, Bst 101b; Tongariro, Bst 101b ; Whisper, Bsfc 61b ; Fabrication, Bst 51b ; Little Scrub, Bst 41b ; Riflo, Bst; Figure head, Bst; Mascotte, Bst; Cloud, Bst; Ie Whiti, Bst; Cupid, Bst; Smooth, Bsb.

THE NEW ZEALAND CUP.

CinusTCiiUKOH, Saturday. The stakes on the New Zealand Cup have not yet been paid over.

CiiRiSTCnuBCH, this day. Sale of Blood Stock.

Thesalo of Horseford yearlings realised 900 guineas. Eleven found purchasers, the principal sales beinz:—Albany - Noname colt, to Mr A. Boyle, 250 guineas; Apve mont-Athol colt, to Mr D. O'Brien, 210 guinoas ; Albany-Zelica colt, to Mr A. Tiutler, 115 guineas ; Cadogan-Siesta colt, to'Mr Hill, 100 guineas.

Weights for the Takapuna Spring Meet ing are" postponed until Monday November 21st, acceptances and general entries till Wednesday November 23rd.

CRICKET.

The cricketer 3 were compelled to abstain from playing on Saturday, as tho rain had turned the Cricket Ground into a smal 1 lake and made the wickets too sofb for playing on.

(BY TELEGRAPH.— PRESS ASSOCIATION).

CHMSTCHrrBCH, Sunday.

Two of the four senior cup matches were finished on Saturday. Lancaster Park beat United by an innings and 17 runs. United required 118 to save a one-innings defeat, but only gob 101. E. Cottrill played freely for 52, when Cuff bowled him. GYawshaw made 88 in fine stylo for the Park. The Midland Club was beaten by Addington Fifteen by an innings and one run. The scores were :—Midland : First innings, 60 ; second, 120 (Barnes 36, Washer, not out, 32). Addington: First innings, 182 (Hallery, 46, Seagar, 43). There are two unfinished games, which will be concluded during the week, as another round of cup matches commences next Saturday.

(REUTERS.)

ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN CRICKET.

Sydney, November 11

The match between Shaw and Lilly white's team and eleven of Sydney was resumed to-day. The attendance was large. The home team continued their innings of the previous day, and were all disposed of for 94. The Englishmen, who had scored 49 in the first innings, went to the wickets for the second time, but only succeeded in putting together G6, of which number Lohmann contributed 20, thus leaving the Sydney team with 22 runs to win, which they accomplished with out the loss of a wicket.

Melbourne, November 11,

It has been definitely decided to send an Australian cricketing team to England next season the auspices of the Sydney Association. All the best of New "South Wales have promised to form members of the team.

COMPULSORY EDUCATION-

At the Police Court this morning, William Pooley was charged with neglecting to send his son, Frank Pooley, between the age of 7 and 13 years, to a public school, under the provisions of the Education Act, 1877. Mr Blades appeared for the City School s Committee. Evidence was given by Mr Small, Truant Officer,, in support of the charge.and Mr 11. C..Baddeley,R.M., issued an order as required by the Act. He ex plained that if this order was not obeyed another charge could be made against the defendant.—Mr Blades applied for costs, and the amount of 10s 6d was allowed.

MELANCHOLY SUICIDE AT MOUNT EDEN.

AN INVALID CUTS HIS THROAT

THE KESULT OF MENTAL

DEPEESSION.

Os Saturday evening news was received in town that a gentleman named Howell Fen houleb had committed suicide by cutting his throat with a razoi*. The deceased wa3 about thirty years of age, and was a civil engineer by profession, but owing to a serious illness has nob re cently been following his profession The facts are as follows :—Mr Fenhoulet, with his wife and two young children, re sided on the Mount Eden Road, two doors from Cucksey's store. Mr Fenhoulet formerly resided at Parnell, but seven or eight months ago ho removed to Mount Eden Road. Shortly afterwards he was attacked with typhoid fever of a virulent type, for which he was attended by Dr. Mackellar. Although able to get about again, Mr Fenhoulet appears never to have fairly recovered from the effects of the attack, having been subject ever since to attacks of severe mental depression. That this was not caused by financial difficulties is evident from the fact that the deceased was in good circumstances. As a matter of fact hie friends have been caused considerable anxiety by the state of Mr Fenhoulet, and Dr Mackellar has frequently attended him since he recovered from the severity of the fever. His friends have also used their utmost endeavours to cheer him, and thus remove the despondency under which he laboured. Last Saturday, a3 Mr Fenhoulet exhibited more than usual depres sion of mind, a personal friend, Mr Edward Phillip Taylor, remained with him during the greater part of the day. In the evening Mr Carey Pirie, son of Major Pirie, also visited Mr Fenhoulet. In com pany with the wife of deceased they formed a card party, and continued playing until about 9.30 o'clock, when they partook of supper. After this Mr Fenhoulot retired into an adjoining room and subsequently re turned with an aneroid, which he presented to Mr Pirie. As that gentleman had been studying engineering under the deceased, no particular notice was taken of this action. Mr Fenhoulet then remained con versing with his friends for a few moments, after which he retired to his bedroom, where he remained for about a quarter of an hour. As he did not then return. Mrs Fenhoulet became somewhat uneasy and went to the door of the room and called her husband, who replied that he would be out in a few moments. As he did not put in an appearance within the next quarter of an hour Mrs Fenhoulet again went to the door of the bedroom and called her husband. She received no answer, and as she fancied that she heard a sound resembling a groan she tried to open the door, but could not, as it was locked inside. She then called for assistance, and the door was opened by MrTurner, who, upon enteringtheroom, was horrified to see his friend lying on the floor with a deep gash across his throat, which was bleeding copiously. The deceased was lying on his back with his feet towards the door, and a strong jet Gf blood was spouting from the wound. Mr Turner called to Mr Pirie to look after Mrs. Fenhoulet, who was naturally overcome at the terrible sight. Ho then ran to the residence of Mr Shirley Hill, which is adjacent, and returned in company with that gentleman and Mr Percy Dufaur. The latter assisted Mr Turner to raise Mr Fenhoulet's head, and they attempted to stay the flow of blood witli a handker chief. Meanwhile Mr Hill ran to Cucksey's store and telephoned to the police-station and also to several gentlemen. Dr. Mackellar and Dr. Girdler soon arrived, but Mr Fenhoulet had already expired. When Mr Dufaur arrived Mr Fenhoulet was still alive and attempted to speak, but was unable to articulate. The medical gentleman examined the de ceased, and found a deep wound which ex tended across the throat from ear to ear. The windpipe was severed. The gash was evi dently given with great determination from right to left. As none of those in the house heard Mr Fenhoulet fall.it is evident that he musthavebeen in arecumbentposturewhen he committed the fatal act. Near the body was a razor with which the wound must have been inflicted, as it was covered with blood. There was also a pool of blood on the floor near the corpse. The body was placed on the bed, and con tinued to bleed until the clothing and covering of the bed were saturated with blood. Constable Dowes, who is stationed at Grafton, heard of the occurrence shortly before midnight, and he at once proceeded to the residence of the deceased. The body was then lying on the bed. He took possession of tho razor, and also searched tho clothing of the deceased. In the pockets he fourid £5 13s 6d in cash and notes, also a silver whistle, a pencil, a bunch of keys, a watch, and receipts and other papers, He searched the room, but was unable to discover anything in the shape of a document which gave any indication that he intended to take his life. As soon as possible Mrs Fenhoulet and her three children were removed to the resi dence of Major Pirie, at Remuera. Natu rally Mrs Fenhoulet is suffering greatly from the shock received upon witnessing the dreadful scene when she entered the room. Owing to the nature of the evidence which will be adduced there can be little doubt but that the unfortunate man committed the sad act while under the influence of mental depression, and was not therefore accountable for his action.

The Inquest Information regarding the suicide was forwarded to the Coroner, who decided to hold an inquest at the residence of the deceased. It is proceeding as we go to press. '

(BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Another Suicide.

New Plymouth, this day,

The "Taranaki Herald's" Noruaanby correspondent wires that Mr Quin, formerly of Invercargill, shot himself on Saturday afternoon. It is said that losses on Inver cargill property were the cause. * Quin is not dead, but he cannot live. A later message says : — Quinn died at 5 o'clock. He is said to have left a statement showing hid determination to commit sui cide. __

NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSO CIATION.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR NEXT MEETING

[OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Wanganui, this day. I UNDERSTAND from Captain Somerville that he has received a large number of designs for the 'new champion belt, but up to the present no decision has been arrived at as to which is to be chosen. The date of the Oamaru meeting is definitely fixed for 29th February, and with 30 targets Captain Somerville says it should be got through in a week. A proposal will be made ay the Council to allot an extra £100 for competition * aniong, those who do not get into the second stage, and if this is agreed to, another match will be added to the programme. Nothing definite has been heard yet from Oamaro as to the site chosen ton the rMgp.

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

Gold Miners and Homestead Selectors.

Grave difficulties are being experienced by miners at Tapu Creek and the adjoining districts through the action of the Crown Lands Board granting homestead selections on auriferous ground without making due reservations in respect of the timber, the use of which is so essential in carrying out mining operations. Mr Koberb Kelly's claim at Tapu Creek is a case in point. This well-known prospector took up the old Mclsaacs mine, the area of which is overlapped by the homesteads of Messrs Bennett and Campbell. The latter resisted Kelly's application for the ground, and a lengthy dispute resulted in a lawsuit, which was eventually given in Kelly's favour. Mr Kelly and party have now driven a tunnel in to the distance of 820 feet, and expect to drive a further distance of 60 feet before striking the rich run of gold known to have gone down in the Mclsaacs old workings. The country through which the above party are now working requires close timbering and as these homestead settlers claim all the timber on and about the above claim—although paid for and receipt given to Mr Kelly by the warden — a further law case is now pend ing, to the detriment of the progress of the mine and the stoppage of laDour employed thereon. Mr Kelly states that the country given away by the Crown Lands Board would not fatten two grasshoppers to the acre, the present settlers merely hanging on to the land feeling sure they will be compensated by the Government, as the land must be eventually taken over again for the benefit of the mining community, who are now flocking down to that part of the country and prospecting with good results in all directions—for instance thb Waiomo and Mata Creek districts. The late Warden Kenrick was etrongly opposed to the granting of these homesteads, and until they are cancelled the mining prosperity of the country cannot progress. The same grants were given some years ago in Victoria. Owing to this restriction hundreds of miners left the old half-worked goldfields for New South Wales and Otago. The Victorian Government afterwards opened up the lands and compensated those who had taktn advantage of such grants.

(by telegraph.—own correspondent.)

Thames, this day.

Trenton. — Satisfactory headway con tinues to be made with the drive at No 4 level of the Saxon towards the Trenton boundary, and only 30ffc. now remains to be driven ere the manager (Mr Coutts) will be able to carry on operations solely on be half of the Trenton. The country is of a kindly nature for gold, and 1 am infor med that a few colours were observed not far back from the face. The quartz also carries some nice mineral, but I should not think that it will prove payable. How ever, as virgin ground is long traversed, Mr Coutts is very hopeful of coming across something good. Saxok.—The usual stopes are in progress on the reef, all of which are yielding pay able quartz, colours of gold being invariably seen when breaking down. Crushing is shaping for a good payable return. New Makukau.—The reef is looking much better, and dabs of gold are now seen in the quartz. Cambria.—lslbs picked etone to-day from the fifth stope on No. 1 leader. Monthly Gold Returns.

During the past month 37470z5. gold were obtained from the Thames district, 3170z5. from Te Aroha, 3580z5. from Ohinemuri, and 8720z5. from CoromandeL

Puriri.

DOUBTS AS TO THE PERMANENCE

OF THE FIELD.

Thames, this day.

Several miners have visited the scene of the " find " reported a few days ago by Messrs Wright and Bedford, but express grave doubts as to its permanence. It is true that the prospectors obtain really good dish prospects, but those competent to form an opinion say that it is altogether unlikely that the gold will carry downwards. It will doubtless be recollected that none of the discoveries made in this neighbourhood have ever resulted in anything of im portance, the deposit being of an alluvial nature in every instance.

Waioimo.

TWO HUNDRED MEN AT WORK.

Encouraging Prospects.

The prospects of the Waiomo goldfield are most encouraging. More than a dozen claims have been pegged off, and there are now about 200 men on the field, "40 of whom are engaged in the erection of a 20-stamper battery for the Paroquet Company. The Paroquet mine, which wae the first discovered in the district, is fully manned. Lourie and Plummer's recent dis covery ie called the Golden Rock. It is miles nearer the Thames than the Paroquet. The reef is four feeb thick, and shows free gold of good quality, and it can be treated easily by the old battery pro cess, as there are no complex ores.

The Mata Gold Discovery.

FOUR PENNYWEIGHTS TO THE DISH.

. Mata Creek, where Messrs Birch and Baker made an important gold discovery about 3 weeks ago, is three miles north of Tapu Creek, on the dividing range between the Waikawau and Mata Creeks. They have now driven 40 feet on the leader and sunk a winze, and from this latter working they have obtained their best pro spects. The average size of the leader is six inches of brown cement and quartz. Gold is shown freely, and there are splendid dish prospects. About three weeks ago, four pennyweights of gold were washed from one dish of " casing ,! in the presence of Mr Moore, manager of the Cambria, and Mr Kelly. Several other claims have been pegged out, and about 30 men are em ployed. Messrs Davis and Hughes, who hold the ground adjoining the prospector's claim, are reported to be on cood gold, but are keeping quiet about it until they get their title from the Warder.

THAMES NOTES.

(by telegraph—own corkespondekt.)

Thames, this day.

The annual flower service in connection with St. George's Sunday School took place in the Church yesterday, there being a large

attendance,

Mr Baume of Auckland, has won foi himself kudos for his excellent defence a! the recent case of alleged sly-grog selling ai Kirikiri.

It is probable the suggestion of the Warden, that the miners should hold a public meeting to consider the present Mining Act and forward amendments to Parliament, will be adopted.

A man named Johnstone was thrown from a horse yesterday afternoon and was badly hurt. One of his arms is fractured near the shoulder. He has been brought to the Hospital.

To-morrow i§ the last day fof weeivtag paper* for (bo Star Chrtefcnuw literary eompotitians,

POLITICAL GOSSIP.

(by telegraph— own bepobtbr.)

Wellington, thia day. the Case of Kate Sheard.

TtfE flogging of the girl Sheard at ISfew ton "East School appears to have excited nearly as much interest in Wellington as in Auckland. The ." Post" returned to the subject oa Saturday, and eaya that " the point in the case which really demands the attention of the Ministe* of Education and of the Legislature does not seem to have been raised before, the Committee at all. It is not personal to Kate Sheard, but one of the principles affecting our whole system of education. It is thin : Are fees to be charged in public schools under any circumstances whatever? Tlw law is perfectly clear on the subject, and declares that no fees shall be charged in primary schools. It also provides that the school necessaries to pay for which in Auckland and elsewhere fees areillegally exacted should be provided by the Com mittee or Board out of their funds. This is the point which the Minister of Educa tion should insist upon, and should lose no tim e in drawing the attention of those committees who impose fees to th e illegality of the act. It appears that at Newton Kate Sheard was not only can e d, but on a previous occasion her brother w a s sent away from the school because he did not bring the shilling which his parents could not afford. It is a monstrous wrong that a child should be so treated, and the sooner masters like the Rev. Mr Coates, and committees like the Newton East one, are taught that they must not in this way visit the poverty, 'not sins,' of parents on the children, the better. It is nonsense to talk of oar schools being free when children are sent away from them for non-payment of certain fees."

The Government have consented to intro duce legislation this session for the purpose of making a uniform license fee for slaugh ter-houses throughout.the colony. Mr Seddon intends to ask the Premier whether it has been decided by Government) Life Insurance Department to refuse to make further advances by way of loan on mortgage, and in lieu thereof to invest surplus funds of the said Department in, deficiency bills bearing 5 per cent, interest; whether any negotiations relative to this matter have taken place between the Colonial Treasurer and Insurance Depart ment.

Mr Lawry is one of the Committe to be nominated with reference to the removal of restrictions from imported cattle. Mr Peacock's name was omitted from the deputation relative to the North Island railway. Mr Cadman's wrongly appeared in its place.

To-day's Meeting.

THE PREMIER'S REPLY CONSIDERED UNSATISFACTORY.

Protectionists Determined.

To-day's meeting of the protectionist was attended by twenty-three members, Mr Moss presiding. Several members wrote regretting their inability to attend, owing to the sitting of the Midland Railway Committee and other important Com mittees taking place ab the same hour. The deputation appointed on Saturday reported the result of their interview, and it was unanimously re solved that the Premier's reply was unsatis factory. A committee was appointed, con sisting of Messrs Moss, Percival, Dr. Fih chett, Messrs Ward, Cadman, Fraser, W. P. Reeves, Seddon, and Downie Stewart to ■consider the whole question, and to report to a further meeting of the" party to be Held at 9.30 to-morrow morning.

Messrs Goldie, Lawry and T. Thompson, did not attend the meeting. The other members say that if the question is deferred till next session the usual business con nected with the Estimates for the year, the Address-in-Reply, and similar matters will take up so much time as to practically again render a revision of the tariff im possible unless Government are thoroughly in earnest in bringing it on* Looking to the constitution of the Government and the expressed opinions of nearly all their sup porters, they consider such a result is exceedingly unlikely. Mr Moss informs me that he is opposed to tabling a no-confidence motion if other means can be devised of raising the question of protection this session.

APPEAL COURT.

(by telegraph.—press association.s Wellington, Sunday. A siTTisro of the Court of Appeal will be opened on Monday. His Honor the Chief Justice, and Justices Richmond, Williams, Gilles, and Ward will be present. The following is the list of cases for argument: The Public Trustee (appellant) v. Morrison (respondent), re George F. Rowlatt, a solicitor (Dunedin); motion reserved. Marks v. Parker (Christchurch), appeal Regina v. Ross (Hokitika), Crown case; reserved. Bank of New Zealand (appel lant) v. James Harrison (respondent); i appeal. Attorney-General and others v. Tipae and others (Wellington); appeal. Gray and others v. Parker (Wellington); appeal. Bennett and others v. Douglas (Wellington); appeal. Official Assignee (New Plymouth, appellant) v. Moa Dairy Company (respondent). Re W. Henderson, a solicitor (Dunedin) ; rule absolute. Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company v. Tihiaru Harbour Board; motions for a new trial, and for a non-suit. Motion re claim of John McLean Finlay v. inhabitants of Bed ford Road District, Christchurch. Motion for argument re William. A. Grey, a lunatic; appeal. Bayley v. New Plymouth Harbour Board ; appeal. Staples v. Joseph (Wel lington) ; appeal.

Major H. C. Dane, the celebrated lec turer, has been successful in Australia, and is returning to Auckland the first week in December to deliver his promised lecture for the Benevolent Society, after which he givea three lectures for the Y.M.C.AI'

Captain Edwin advises—" North-east to north and west gale and rain within twelve hours. Glass fall soon."

Mr D. Gouk will to-morroW morning launch the schooner he has been building for some time past for Samoa. She is a neat craft, her lines good, and the work first class, so she should give satisfaction.

Onehunga tweed suits at 47s 6d, at Smith and Caughey's.—(Advt.) '

COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &c. To-night.

Agricultural Hall—Mohawk Minstrels, 8 Beresford-street Hall—Band of Hope Concert, 8. Drill-shed-Auckland Rifle Association, 8. Association's Rooms—Auckland Industrial As« Bociation, 8. Museum—Members of Auckland Institute, 8. V.M.C.A- Rooms-Half-yearly Meeting of Asso ciation for Teaching of Divine Healing, 7.

Stota of Justices at Police Court. November 15—Messrs It. C. Barstow and P. . - Batley. ■,■. ~■: ■..';■, ■. . ~..

Auction Sales To-morrow.

Furniture and EfficjJtSi U: Photographio Camera,la, G, Lewte—Hardware, Electro Goods, eto., 11, p. F, Evans-Household Focotthre and Mteotje,

THE ~ AUCKLAND EVENING" STAR,- MONDAY, mrrEMBER"r4riBBT.

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