Carlisle Journal 08 Dec, 1899 News Items

News Items

JAMES SIMPSON was at Leeds on Wednesday sentenced to 15 years' penal servitude for a shocking assault upon his daughter, aged 15 years. .....   The Strange Fatality at Great Clifton. On Tuesday MR. J. D. SIMPSON, deputy-coroner, resumed the inquest at the Market Cross Inn, Great Clifton, touching the death of ANDREW SCOTT, 69, labourer, whose body was found in the river Derwent on November 27th.  MR. NICHOLSON, Inspector of Mines, and MR. L. H. FLETCHER and MR. J. GILCHRIST, the manager, representing the colliery, were present.  WILLIAM SANDILANDS, surface foreman at the Clifton WILLIAM Pit Colliery, stated that on November 8th they were tipping metal over the bank, which was 100 feet in height, into the river.  There was a rush in the bank, and witness told the deceased that it was not safe to continue the emptying of the tubs.  He saw SCOTT looking at the place where the rush had occurred.  Deceased remarked that the rush was making room for the grand tip end.  Shortly afterwards witness saw the deceased clutching at the end of the rails at the top of the bank, and then he disappeared.  The bank was burning.  Deceased was a careful, reliable man.  By the Inspector; On the previous day he did not notice any signs of the bank giving way.  There were three distinct slips on the day of the fatality.  He considered that the tramway, were the tubs were tipped, was quite far enough away from the edge of the bank.  WILLIAM STOREY, farm labourer, said he saw SCOTT go down in a cloud of dust and dirt.  The bank collapsed from underneath where the deceased was standing.  JOHN HURD, foreman platelayer, gave evidence of noticing the body in the river below the long bridge near Seaton Mill.  Deceased's jacket was caught in a spile.  The Coroner said they could not tell whether the deceased was suffocated, burnt, or drowned.  An open verdict was returned. ......        Disappearance of an ANNAN Woman, MRS. LAWSON, an old woman of about seventy years of age, residing alone in High Street, Annan, has been missing since Sunday morning.  She was of weak mind, and was in the habit of going out of the house at all hours of the night.  She was heard moving about at four o'clock on Sunday morning, and the front door was found unlocked on Monday. ...... Good News for Gas Consumers At a meeting of the Gas Committee on Wednesday night it was unanimously decided to abolish meter rents for the 1st January, and the purchase meters belonging to consumers on a basis of a 20 years life. ..... The Border Regiment The details of the Border Regiment at Shorncliffe Camp awaiting orders for service with the 1st Battalion in the Transvaal or the 2nd Battalion in India has been directed to proceed to Colchester, where on the 18th inst.  they will be joined by the 3rd Battalion (Cumberland Militia)  from Carlisle.  The Militia will be treated as the home battalion for Cumberland and Westmorland, and the regular officers from Carlisle depot and the Provisional Battalion will come under the command of COLONEL J. R. BAIN commanding the 3rd Battalion.  Lieutenant Colonel LE FLEMING is second in command, and Captain COOCH the adjutant. ...... Cumberland Militia. Lieutenant J. H. HENDERSON, of the 19th Middlesex (St. Giles and St. George's) Rifle Volunteers, London, has been transferred to the 3rd Battalion the Border Regiment (Cumberland Militia.)  He has passed the Military School of Musketry and the Hythe School of Musketry. ...... Illness of MR. J. W. LOWTHER M.P. Mr. Lowther should have presided last night at the annual festival of the Penrith United Friendly Societies, but as he is laid up with a severe attack of gout at Ravenstone he sent a letter to MR. J. BEATTIE, the hon. secretary, in which he said: "I should very much have liked to have had an opportunity of testifying to the splendid work which our Friendly Societies have done in promoting thrift and raising the general standard of well-being amongst the working classes of this country.  No other country in the world can show such a record of beneficent self-governing, self-supporting institutions." ...... Sale of Corporation Property in Lowther Street. The General Purposes Committee have agreed to sell to Mr. G. D. OLIVER, architect, the property in Lowther Street which was purchased from MR. EDGAR, and which belonged formerly to the late MR. ISAAC JAMES, at the price of 50s. per square yard.  The sale is subject to the approval of the Council who, on Tuesday, will be asked to order the common seal to be affixed to the necessary deed of conveyance.  The property was purchased by the Council for the purposes of the Lowther Street Improvement. ...... The Bridge Street Improvement. At the meeting of the General Purposes Committee on Monday the Town Clerk reported that the whole of the notices to quit in connection with the Bridge Street improvement had been served upon the tenants. ...... The Use of the Sands for Auction Sales. At the meeting of the Tolls Committee on Tuesday an application was made by MR. W. L. TIFFEN, auctioneer, for the use of the Sands Cattle Market for the purposes of sales of hay and straw by auction; but the consideration of it was adjourned, it being stated that there were several applications of a similar nature waiting the decision of the Committee. ...... The Cecil Street Entrance to HARRISON'S Auction Mart. At the meeting of the Markets and Tolls Committee of the Town Council on Tuesday MR. TWEEDY was appointed Chairman for the ensuing year and MR. SAINT vice-Chairman.  The licenses to the auction marts and the auctioneers connected with them were renewed.  A memorial was read from owners of Cecil Street and the neighbourhood against further facilities being afforded for the admission of cattle to HARRISON'S auction mart by the Cecil Street entrance to the place.  The Committee decided to make it a condition of the licence being granted that no increased facilities for the purpose indicated be allowed. ...... The Living of Ivegill. The Rev. F. A. DIXON, vicar of Ivegill, having resigned that living, the Bishop, who is the patron, offered it to the Rev. W. F. SIMPSON, rector of Caldbeck, who has accepted it.  Caldbeck appears in the Diocesan Calendar as being worth £350 a year, with a house and glebe land, with a population of 1,058.  The living of Ivegill is put at £300, also with a house and glebe land, and a population of 548.  The Bishop of Carlisle is also the patron of Caldbeck. ...... Marriage in London The marriage of MISS CLARENCE MAY BORWICK, second surviving daughter of MR. and MISS ROBERT BORWICK, of Eden Lacy, to Captain WILLIAM WARD WARNER, 3rd Lancers, Hyderabad Contingent, second son of the late Captain J. A. ALVES WARNER, I.S.C., took place on Wednesday at Christ Church, Piccadilly, London.  The service was fully choral and the church beautifully decorated with palms and white flowers.  The ceremony was conducted by the REV. HERBERT ROWSELL, the vicar, assisted by the Rev. A. S. TAYLOR.  There were four bridesmaids, viz., MISS DAISY BORWICK, MISS DOROTHY BORWICK, MISS NANCY BORWICK (sisters of the bride.)  They wore dresses of white satin with under-bodices and petticoats of point d'esprit and chiffon.  Each carried a posy of annunciation lilies, tied with long green chiffon streamers, and wore a beautiful old paste broach (the gifts of the bridegroom.)  MR. ROBERT de CLAREMONT acted as best man.  The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a handsome dress of ivory satin duchesse, and carried a large bouquet of choice white flowers tied with white satin ribbons.  A large reception was afterwards held by MRS. ROBERT BORWICK at 16, Berkeley Square, and late in the afternoon CAPTAIN and MRS. W. W. WARNER left for a honeymoon tour in the South of England.  The bride traveled in a costume of pale grey cashmere.  The presents were numerous, and included handsome gifts from friends in Cumberland. ...... The Public Slaughter Houses. The number of animals slaughtered during the week ending last night was as follows: Beasts 85, sheep 296, calves 3, pigs 116, total 500. ...... Lamp Time Lighting-up time for cycles and vehicles in the Carlisle district is as follows: to-morrow (Saturday,)  4.42;  Sunday, 4.41;  Monday, 4.41;  Tuesday, 4.41;  Wednesday, 4.41;  Thursday, 4.41;  Friday, 4.40. ...... The Sermon The sermon on  "The Hope of the Future, "  preached by the Bishop of London at Sandringham Church on November 26th before the German Emperor, has been printed at the special request of the Emperor and the Prince of Wales. ......   North-Eastern Men's Demands Deputation to the Directors. On Wednesday a conference between representatives of the N.E.R. workmen and directors was held at York.  The workmen's representatives number ten, the greater portion being from Newcastle.  the names of the men's delegates were MESSRS. J. R. BELL (local secretary,)  WRIGHT, Newcastle; and Pickering, Gateshead, representing engine drivers;   A. LITTLE, Newcastle, representing the checkers; RICHARDSON, Newcastle, representing the rolleymen; RIDLEY, Newcastle, representing the passenger guards; DYBALL, Newcastle, representing the platelayers; HINTON , Middlesbrough, representing the goods and mineral guards; A MOODY, York, representing the signalmen.  SIR JOSEPH PEASE, Bart., M.P., Chairman of the Company, presided. Mr. BELL asked that certain classes of workmen not included in the original claim might be now included, and this was accepted by the Chairman.  MR. BELL then detailed the nature of the claims put forth, remarking that workmen knew that there had been a greatprosperity in trade during the last few years.  Of this workmen in most trades had received great advantages; but railway workmen felt that they had not received the same to the same extent.  They had accepted and loyally acted upon the award of LORD JAMES, though it did not give general satisfaction to the men.  They felt that they might now fittingly ask for the balance of what they believed was due to them.  He proceeded to outline some of the claims, both for increased wages, lessened hours of work, higher pay for overtime in certain cases, &c.  He pointed out the desire of the railwaymen for higher pay for the night duty, for better scales of pay for the firemen, cleaners, goods and passenger guards, and for the abolition of twelve hour cabins for signalmen which, with other requests, would be spoken to by members of deputation. MR. PICKERING, Gateshead, driver; MR. WRIGHT, Newcastle, driver; MR. J. R. BELL, Newcastle, pilot guard; MR. HINTON, Middlesbrough,  mineral guard; MR. RIDLEY, Newcastle, passenger guard; MR. MOODY, York, signalman; MR. LITTLE, Newcastle, checker; MR. RICHARDSON, Newcastle, rolleyman; MR. DYBALL, Newcastle, platelayer, then urged at length the claims of their own and other grades, and were heard during a sitting which lasted between three and four hours. SIR JOSEPH PEASE then addressed the deputation at considerable length, and, after his remarks a discussion took place, at the end of which it was arranged that the men's representatives should seek authority to negotiate with the company's officers, who would be nominated for the purpose by the directors, and next Wednesday, the 13th inst., was fixed for the first meeting.  It was also arranged that advances which might be ultimately agreed upon should operate as from the first of January next, although the agreement might not be arrived at until after that date. ......     Interesting Licensing Appeals Two licensing appeals came before a Divisional Court of the Queen's Bench on Tuesday.  In one the licensing magistrates had been evenly divided in regard to a particular licence, but after an adjournment they granted the renewal of the licence upon the advice of their clerk.  The Divisional Court was asked to say that this was not a hearing according to law, and the objector was granted a rule nisi "at his own risk."  In the other case MESSRS. ALLSOPP, the brewers, had had an application refused at Darlington, but at the adjourned licensing sessions they offered to give the Corporation apiece of land adjoining their property for street widening purposes, and they were then successful.  It was contended that this offer must have influenced the magistrates, and that it was one which they had no right to entertain.  The Divisional Court, however, dismissed the application to bring the licence up for consideration. ......   £700 for an ARM At Liverpool Assizes on Monday, WILLIAM SWITT, farmer, near Blackpool, was awarded £700 damages for the loss of an arm against the Blackpool and Fleetwood Tram Company.  Plaintiff was also minus one hand by a gun accident and now he was completely maimed. ......  Tuberculosis in Cows County Council have issued a report on the experiment in regards to the testing of cattle for tuberculosis carried out by order of the Technical Instruction Committee in connection with the herds at the County Dairy Institute and the Agricultural College.  The results are exceedingly important.  The number of animals tested was 71; of these 50 were declared free from tuberculosis, and 21 were found affected with the disease.  Among the conclusions deduced from the experiments are: 1 That the tuberculin test is reliable, although affording no indication of the extent of the disease; 2  that the healthy appearance of an animal is no proof of freedom from disease. ...... Agricultural Hall,  Penrith. Christmas Fat Stock shows and Sales. 5,000 Sheep, Thursday, December 14th 1899. 430 Cattle, Friday December 15th, 1899. 350 Pigs and 20 veal Calves, Monday, December 8th, 1800. The Entry comprises 430 Head of Superior Fat Cattle, including 40 Bulls, and upwards of 5,000 Prime Fat Sheep and Lambs. There will also be Sold, on Monday, December 18th, 350 well-fed Pork Pigs, and upwards of 20 Veal Calves.  Also the Usual Weekly Supply of Sheep and Cattle. This is one of the largest Shows we have had, and the choicest and best finished Stock throughout a widely famed district will be forward. Luncheon free to all Buyers. Sale to commence at 10.30 each Day.                                  *R. Bradley, Secretary.*  _____________ Sale of Work. A sale of work which is held triennially at aid in the renovation and replenishing of the Wesleyan ministers' houses was opened yesterday in the Fisher Street schoolroom.  The circuitministers, the REV. AMOS DYSON, J. HOLLAND BROWN, and E. E. JACKSON, B.A., took part in the opening ceremony and devotion.  Stalls were provided and presided over by ladies representing the various churches, among whom were the following: From Fisher Street, MRS. BEATY, MRS. WESTMORLAND, MRS. J. ETCHELLS, MISS WANNOP, MISS IVISON, and MISS DYSON; From Caldewgate,  MRS. WILLIAMSON, MRS. SHARP, MRS. STEWART; From Union Street, MRS. DAVIDSON, MRS. GRAINGER, MRS. HILL, MRS. KING, MRS. WADDINGTON, and MRS. BLACKWELL.  MRS. WESTMORLAND, assisted by several others ladies, superintended the refreshment department, and the MISSES WHITE, BEATY, and DARGAVEL presided at the stall of flowers and fruit.  Various entertainments were given during under the direction of MR. R. NICHOLSON. ........ Baptist Church Sale of Work. Yesterday the annual sale of work, which is held in connection with the Baptist Church, Aglionby Street, sewing meetings, took place in the schoolroom adjoining the church.  The object was in aid of the reduction of the debt on the church, and the ladies of the sewing meetings had worked with considerable industry, judging by the large display of useful articles which were offered for sale at the various stalls.  At the opening there was a numerous attendance, including the REV. F. C. and MRS. HAGGART. ....... Old Men Chargeable on the Rates. MR. C.A. DAWSON, Poor Law inspector for the district which includes Durham, part of Cumberland, &c., has these remarks in his annual report: "The number of old men chargeable on the rates continues to increase, in consequence of the difficulty they experience in getting employment.  Responsibility for this has hitherto been cast on the trades unions, who demand that nothing less than the union rate of wages should be paid, which men over 60 cannot earn; but during the past year, at any rate, this difficulty of obtaining employment has been increased since the Workmen's Compensation  Act came into force.  It is too early as yet to give any definite opinion on the effect of this Act, but it is an undoubted fact that employers now give the preference to younger men who are perfectly sound in wind and limb, and less liable to accident or breakdown.  When employers, however, have had more experience of the working of the Act, and their responsibilities under it, which are at present an unknown quantity, this tendency to reject the services of men past their prime may diminish." ........ THE QUEEN A Cowes correspondent states that the Queen is expected to arrive at Osborne on the 19th. inst. ...... Lifeboat Disaster on the Suffolk Coast. Six Lives Lost. A disastrous lifeboat accident occurred in a gale at Aldeburgh yesterday, involving the loss of six lives.  The celebrated lifeboat Aldeburgh was launched in the morning in response to signals of distress, and while crossing the shoals in a heavy sea the life-saving craft capsized, turning completely over in the breakers.  Twelve of the crew were thrown into the raging sea, and were dragged ashore in a terrible plight, but the other six men were imprisoned in the overturned boat.  Every endeavour was made to render assistance, and a length one poor fellow named Millar Ward, jun., was extricated under the bows just alive.  His condition precluded much hope of recovery, and although efforts were continued for over an hour to bring about artificial respiration they proved unavailing, and the unfortunate man succumbed.  The rescuing party, with the use of levers and screw jacks, were engaged for many hours in the attempt to raise the lifeboat, and the scene presented was a remarkable one.  Some 500 people were viewing with one another in the gallant task, and as darkness came on powerful lamplights were obtained in order to carry on the work.  The gale increased in its violence, and furious seas continually broke over the boat, drenching the helpers with clouds of spray.  Eventually the bodies of Tom MORRIS and Will WARD were got out, and shortly afterwards those of the remaining three Charles CRISP, Jack BUTCHER, and Dogger DOWNING were also extricated.  A number of women distinguished themselves in the rescue of the 12 men saved. ..... Death by Misadventure at Southwaite Dr. MITCHELL'S Housekeeper Poisoned, An inquest was held at Southwaite on Saturday, before Mr. Arthur LEE, deputy Coroner, on the body of Ann ELLIOTT, aged 67, housekeeper for over thirty years for Dr. MITCHELL, Southwaite.  Dr. MITCHELL deposed that latterly the deceased had not been in good health, and especially during the last week she had been ill and affected in her mind.  On Wednesday she was so very strange, imagining that people were calling and trying to get into the house, that witness went for her husband to come to her, but he did not do so.  On Wednesday night witness was twice disturbed, hearing her shouting and wandering about in her bedroom, and he gave her a sleeping draught.  On Thursday witness was away all day and did not arrive home from a journey til after one o'clock on Friday morning.  Jane ARMSTRONG, charwoman to DR. MITCHELL, deposed that deceased was very strange at night, and about eleven o'clock witness persuaded her to go to bed.  The deceased replied that she would go if she had a sleeping draught, and witness could sleep with her.  Deceased went to the surgery to get a sleeping draught, and as she was accustomed to all the bottles and everything in the surgery, witness did not try to prevent her doing so.  Deceased looked at some bottles on a shelf, but saying "It's not there," she went to a cupboard, which she opened, and took from it a small blue bottle, which, however, was empty.  She then took out another bottle similar, and poured out of it some liquid into a measure glass, which she nearly filled.  She then added some water.  Witness told her to be careful, but deceased replied that she knew what she was doing, and  only wanted a sleeping draught.  Deceased swallowed the contents, replaced the bottle, and then went upstairs.  Witness followed, and deceased lay down on her bed and went to sleep fully dressed.  Witness became alarmed and summoned James WILSON, groom to Dr. MITCHELL, and a neighbour, but hey could not rouse deceased, who died about an hour and a half afterwards.  The bottles, which were produced, had contained prussic acid, of which deceased had taken more than three drachms.  The jury returned a verdict that "deceased died from taking a dose of prussic acid in mistake for a sleeping draught." ..... The Late Lady Salisbury. We are requested to give publicity to the following letter: "Hatfield House, December 7th, 1899. "Sir, - I shall be very much obliged if you will allow me to express through your columns my earnest and heartfelt thanks and those of my family for the many kind expressions of sympathy which we received in the great loss which has befallen us.  Their number is so great that it is not possible for us to reply as we should wish to each one separately, but we are profoundly conscious of the feeling which has been manifested towards us by associations and by individuals of all shades of politics, and by the clergy and ministers of all denominations, and on behalf of myself and of my family I desire to tender to all the assurance of our deepest gratitude. "I have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant, "Salisbury." ..... Crew Rescued by Lifeboats. A West Hartlepool correspondent states that the steamer Maltby, owned by Messrs. ROPNER and Son, West Hartlepool, outward bound from the Tyne with coal for South Africa under Government charter, went ashore at the entrance to Shields' Harbour last night during the prevalence of a south-east gale.  Lifeboats were launched and the crew of 24 hands were brought ashore amid a scene of excitement.  One of the crew was badly injured in leaping into the lifeboat.  Several of the crew had narrow escapes, being washed along the deck before being rescued.  The vessel lies in a dangerous position, and it is feared will become a total wreck.

 

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