The Kington Times - January 1917
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Kington Times 13th January 1917 - Page 7
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| Date | 13/01/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 13th January 1917 |
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A IC BACK . rantee of satis ack goes with ter what your advise you to c . If you are zing me the nd I'll return stion . " d Kingdom , ostle , or will eipt of price nd smallholders residing ttagers is meant a per ge whose rent does not eek , and smallholder is ng is used for agricul- either does not exceed the aessment of it h regard to the eggs ounty Agricultural Dr , Yours trul JOHN PORTER . an . 4th , 1917 . AR MESSAGE EV . H. S. MILLWARD Primitive Methodist on Sunday evening the telivered a striking ser deep impression upon a the connexional motto led them on safely so ( Psalm 78 , 53 ) , Mr. autiful poetic language / " in the context one of terpositions of Divine rs of His people . Even e do over the lengthen- cannot . remain un- e marvellous manifesta- care over the children chequered pilgrimage . ndrously Jehovah had d and afflicted , fathers the children of a later d encouragement for In als and sufferings . xiety we need to hear ancient Israel . It is f our growing intellec- 1 complex civilisation and more subject to and forbodings . The or little of the fears finds all he wants in nature and he has no But with us it is ways pitsent with the ibility of failing health iety increases in pio- mitations . Poor wages agricultural labourer uce feelings of deep- Furthermore , there the constant fear of they are tortured with ess that something is by that something is intoward event . Now these fears ? Surely , in the failure to under- of Divine Providence . Te is and took Him at and fears would fly he rising sun . For has provide and protect ? n in the present war plete trust the in Foduced courage of the quote a sentence from aber of this church to ship with us . eLeominster " No News ' been in action . I came nights I prayed that see the battle through was fronf having faith hot , forget that in my of God and I turn to sibly can . " Here then pport of this Christian minitted himself into will fear no evil , for y rod and Thy staff ds of our confidence ? ndation in the history in the general history n , the past record of an who thinks dispas- pilgrimage can escape s crowded with illus care of our Heavenly to say : es past , hink t last nk . ho leads us is not a with the forebidding t , but He leads us on ather , manifesting in I personal interest n the high confidence that a loving Father us enter upon this e for all of us there issitudes to meet , but our faces set like a stand in the way of them . In a recent Highlanders an officer tearing off both his ad thrown his stump n trenches . Still con- the men about him , enemy lads - to the facing the enemy . " uld have dominating ome . With a resolute h in our living God ' nemy strongholds and f the Prince of Peace , OOPS IN EGYPT . H ENEMY ACTION . nced that correspon- 1s , addressed to the Force which reached London , for despatch inclusive , has been hy action . ranted by the Post the acts of the King's- es in certain forms . hich information " can ion at the office of FRANCE . announces that the given notice that in France , Corsica , and ration form must be including the full adressee , and must , ther or not the con- being forwarded in works for the or + is in great demand THE LEOMINSTER aried assortment to the prices still rise . S : THE LEOMINSTER Office and Drapers TELEGRAMS : PAGE . THE IDEAL THE KINGTON TIMES . JANUARY TELEPHONE : No. 7 . New Year Present Prices from Is a Wrist Watch . 15 / - to £ 15 . A large Selection in Gold , Silver Nickel and Oxydised always kept in Stock . Every Watch Call and Inspect our Stock . Gold and Silver Jewellery . Silver & Electroplate Ware . Warranted a Reliable Timekeeper and made strongly for hard wear . SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES to suit all Sights . J. E. PAGE , GOLDSMITH , SILVERSMITH and WATCHMAKER , Leominster . A Gamble for Love . BY NAT GOULD . Author of " One of a Mob , " " Whirlwind's Year , " " A Chance of a Lifetime , " Top Weight , " " A Fortune at Stake , " & c . CHAPTER XXV . The Mrs. Deaunay heard from Denis Laurenny that the tramp was again in the Downs dis- trict . With this acting on Dr. Thornton's advice , she remained satisfied.to The third race of the match was to be run at Kempton to - morrow , Saturday , and , des- pite all that had taken place she was wrapped up in the probable result . Guy Lucas was , if anything , over - confident . Paladin had done wonders on the track since his defeat at Hurst Park . The two sovere races did him good .. He wrote to Mrs. De- launay stating the horse was almost sure to win . Algy Becker was equally sanguine about Justice . So was Denis , who would not hear of defeat . " What are you so bent on always thwart- ing Mrs. Delaunay's desires for ? " asked Corrie . " Am I ? I am not aware of it . " " Oh , yes , you are , and I don't think it is kind . " He laughed . " When Í have won match I may become more amiable , " said . " She loves you , Denis . " " I know it , and I love her . " the Ben , who was smarting under the treatment he had recently received at her hands . She resolutely declined to give him any more money or be pestered with his calls at the house . The last time he had been threatened with a thrashing if he came again . Ingleby saw he was bitter against her , and concluded he might trust him . He took a . note from his pocket - book and handed it to him . Ben examinded it carefully . " It's all right , " snapped Ingleby . " I hope so , " said Ben . " Now for your information , " said Ingleby . " I'm the son of Amos Delaunay , her late husband ; she knows it , and she's treated me badly , " said Ben . " My name's Ben Delau- nay . " Is that all ? " asked Ingleby . " Yes ; ain't it enough ? you want ? " he asked . Norwich Union fire Office Founded 1797 With which is incorporated the Norwick London Accident Insurance Association . Head Offices : Norwich & London . FIRE . ACCIDENT . MARINE . Sickness . Employer's Liability . Third Party . Fidelity . Burglary . Plate Glass . Property Owners . Hailstorm . Motor . Loss of Profits following Fire . Live Stock . PROMPT & LIBERAL SETTLEMENTS AGENT : J. B. DOWDING , LEOMINSTER . For High Standard Tailoring - = at Popular Prices , You cannot do better than give us a trial : Our Garments are Dependable -- Distinction outside , Dependence Inside - Value both ways . Suits and Costumes from 42 / - : Made on the premises . J. WELSH , Fay laughed as she answered : " Still harp- ing on that string . I wonder it is not out of tune . " make it firmer , " he said . " I'll take care it is not . I'll tighten it , " When ? " " When you pay me that sovereign you lost on the Downs , " he answered , laughing . The time had passed quickly . It only What more do wanted a quarter of an hour to the start for the match . Denis looked at his watch . " We shall know who has won in a few minutes , " he said . " It's not her fault , " said Ingleby . " I never said it was . She's my step mothed , " grinned Ben . Ingleby had not got much for his money , but thought he might possibly cause her ten pounds worth of annoyance . He was still on speaking terms with her , and as she came into the paddock with her friends he went to meet her . Denis was walking towards the group . " I have just seen a relation of yours , " relati salid Ingleby . She looked surprised . " I have no relations in England that I am aware of , ' " she said . " Then perhaps you will be pleased to he learn that your stepson is over from Amer- ica , " he said . " I had a brief conversation with him a few minutes ago . " " I have no stepson , she said , haughtily . " His name is Ben Delaunay . Your late husband was his father , any Ingleby . " He's an impostor , " said Fay , angrily . " So you condescend to speak to him ? I am not surprised ! " she added , with contempt . Being your stepson , he ought to have some standing , " said Ingleby . " Then why do you not ask her to be your wife ? " " All in good time . Don't rush me . " " I should not like Max to behave in that way . " You are not so self - willed as Mrs. De- launay . There is no occasion for Max to ride the high horse , " said Denis . " I am very fond of Mrs. Delaunay . She is a most lovable woman , " said Corrie . I agree with you . " " You are most aggravating , Denis . one can reason with you . " He laughed , then said , No way , said Delau- Denis heard his remark , saw Mrs. nay was annoyed , and said , " Can I be of any use ? " She thanked him with a smile . The others looked curiously on , wondering what would " Would you like happen . Mrs. Delaunay to be my wife ? " Very much indeod . " " She is enormously rich , but I am a poor man . " That makes no difference to her . She might marry a Duke , " said Denis . I do not think her ambition lies in that direction , " replied his sister . At Kempton Park the crowd was tremen- dous . Each horse having won a race , there was a natural desire to witness the final struggle . Sensational reports in the press about Mrs. Delaunay's father , and accounts of her early life on the stage , created an in- tense desire to see her . Even her familiar friends regarded her with renewed interest . Lord Ingleby pretended to be delighted at his " narrow escape . " Had he known her early history , he said , he would not have wished to marry her , ignoring the fact that he had asked her and been refused . Fay soon dis covered she was the centre of attraction , which did not inconvenience her in the least . She knew that people who spoke slightingly of her past and envied her wealth would have been only too willing to change places with her . Men stared at her more boldly , but she held her head high and treated them with contempt . Denis was the only man she cared for . She felt a crisis approaching . Would it end in happiness ? Thousands of people from all pants of the country were on the course . The match was the sole topic of conversation . Denis was in he " Lord Ingleby has gratuitously insulted me ! " she said . said " I shall be glad when it is over , " she " And I have won ? " " No , when Paladin has won , " morrily . she said , " Justice will beat him , " said Denis . " Never . Lucas is brimming over with confidence , " she replied . The two horses were ready to leave the paddock . As the jockeys mounted the crowd made way for them , and the horses walked sedately towards the big doors opening on to stand in order to get a view of the struggle . the course . It was time to hurry back to the Denis rushed away after giving Phil Lee son a parting word of encouragement . Every thing depended on the result . If Justice lost he would be hard pressed to pay all his liabilities , and a plan he had formed , upon which he thought much depended , would be upset . Numerous friends greeted him . For all he had a nod and a smile , a word in favour of his horse . The consensus of opinion was that " Denny " would pull it off this time , and good luck to him . Paladin cantered past , the crowd cheering Fay Delaunay came on to the lawn as lustily . This was followed with a tremendous ovation for the red and white halves . Both horses were magnificent pictures - well trained , full of dash and vigour , walling hard as they went down to the post . The excitement was intense . Justice had a slight call over Paladin in the market . Thousands of eager faces wore an anxious " Then he must apologise , " said Denis . Ingleby blustered - said he had merely told Mrs. Delaunay her stepson was over from America , and was present in the paddock . " expression . All eyes were fixed on the cele " The man is an impostor ! " said Fay . brated horses . In a few moments they would 3 , West Street , LEOMINSTER . TWO WOMEN BILKERS . EXPENSIVE DODGES TO EVADE RAILWAY FARES . 13 . 1917 . On the authority of a railway official , women are the worst offenders in the matter of try- ing to evade payment of railway fares .. The Two , who were summoned at West Ham Police Court for this offence , were fined re- spectively 40s . , or 31 days , and 20s . heavier penalty was imposed on Ethel Cooper , Selbourne - road , Ilford , who at Ilford gave up an unclipped ticket , from Forest Gate . Asked I to explain , she said there was no one at the barrier , but , as a fact , there had been a special examination , and it was suggested that the woman bought the ticket at Forest Gate in the morning , and in the evening travelled to Ilford from Liverpool - street . She had recently , it was stated , been fined at the Mansion House for a similar offence . The clerk pointed out that defendant was ilable to be fined £ 20 , or , at the discretion of the court , to be sent to prison without the option of a fine . workman's return , and she gave a false ad- The second offender had used a lapsed dress , for which she was also summoned . NO DINNER FOR HIS DONKEY . COSTER PLEADS HE COULD NOT GET ONE FOR HIMSELF . No one , it is said , has ever seen a dead don- key , but Police - Sergeant Daly , of Bermond- put it , through the inability of its owner to sey , has seen one at death's door , " as he provide food . The sergeant saw the animal street , Bermondsey . It had been without food on Christmas night in a stable at Frearn- since December 21 , and he got some for it , and next day saw the owner , William Terry , a coster . Terry's excuse was that he had been unable provide himself with a dinner , let alone the donkey . The Magistrate But you must not leave and beg or go to the workhouse . " He has caused me some annoyance . Lord be on their journey , and the match would he a poor donkey to starve . It cannot go out Ingleby has added to his offensiveness by speaking of him in the friends . " presence of my " Then Lord Ingleby must apologise , " said Denis . " Must ! " exclaimed Ingleby . He " I said must " was Denis's reply . Ingleby saw his threatening attitude . thought it would take very little provocation for Laurenny to knock him down . " Sorry I made a mistake , " he said ; " but the man told me he was Mrs. Delaunay's stepson . " You're not fit for decent society , " said Denis to Ingleby , as he turned away . had paid ten pounds and been humiliated . It If Ingleby heard him he made no sign . He did not improve his temper . Fay thanked Denis , and hastily explained to him how Ben Delaunay had pestered her " There he is , " she said ; and Denis saw the man Joe Rothery had told him about . " I'll settle with him , " he said . " He shall not annoy you again . " Fay for money from time to time . decided . ( To be Concluded ) .. MISSING DIAMOND NECKLACE . BIRMINGHAM VISITOR'S . LOSS . The mysterious disappearance of a valuable diamond necklace is being investigated by the London and Birmingham police . The dis- covery of the loss of the jewellery was made by the owner , Mrs. W. R. Baker , 62 , Charing . Cross London , whilst on a visit to a friend at Farquhar Road , Edgbaston . Mrs. Baker ar- December , and stayed for a few days at the rived in England from Canada early in Piccadilly Hotel . Whilst there she met a life - long acquaintance , and lady friend , a As the owner continued to neglect the and mal the sergeant spent 4. 3d . on food , and Mr. Cecil Chapman , at Tower Bridge Police Court on Monday , after sentencing Terry to six weeks ' hard labour , made an order hand- ing over the donkey to the care of the Beth- nal Green Equine Defence League . Tribunal munitions factory for A Puritan Greeting Original Drawing by Hy . Collet PURITAN SOAP pure by name and pure by nature Made by Thomas , Bristol , Soapmakers for nigh 200 years . FARMER'S YOUNG SONS . £ 100 PENALTY FOR FALSE AGE DECLARATION . Under the Defence of the Realm Regula . Grange , Shropshire was charged at Welling- tiens Joseph Evans , a farmer , of Bolas ton , with making a false declaration ' on an agricultural census paper called for by the Army Council . 7 189 W A WIFE'S TOILET ACCOUNT . HUSBAND'S LIABILITY FOR PAYMENT . Ir . H , R. Ingham Webster , of the Old Hall , Upton - on - Severn , was sued by Mr. H. A. Ursell , Friday ; for the recovery of £ 5 95. 11d . , toilet hairdresser , at Cheltenham County Court , on goods supplied to defendant's wife .. for bar the that defendant married It ws stated that Evans declared that his three sons , all of military age , were respec- tively forty , forty - two , and forty - four years £ 100 , old . Evans pleaded guilty and was fined the full penalty . A , CIRL'S CONFESSION . CHARGE OF SETTING FIRE TO EMPLOYER'S HOME . Dorothy Matilda King , aged twenty - two , Court , on her own confession , with was charged at the North London Police setting fire to the house of William Reason , her em- ployer at 22 , Sach - road , Clapton , on Decem- ber 22nd , A detective - inspector said that he showed her a letter she had written to Mr. Reason , in which she confessed that she had caused the fire . She said " I did it , and it is no use saying I did not . I don't know what made me do it . I am sorry , but there it is no good being sorry now . I don't know if I did it in temper or what . I took a light from the fire in the drawing - room and put it under the couch in the front room.- Mr. Hedderwick . This is a very serious charge . What became of the occupants of the house ? They were in bed at the time , but they got out safely . There may be some . question as to the state of the prisoner's mind . The case was remanded . a second time in July , 1915 , and brought his young wife to Mr. Ursell's shop a month later , when he told plaintiff to supply her with any- thing she required and debit him ( the hus- band ) . Certain goods were supplied then and later on , though some of the latter were sent to Herne Hill or to Baker Street , London , the . defendant and his wife having separated in the meantime . The bill was sent to defendant in January , 1916 , when Mr. Webster referred plaintiff to his wife . The latter's solicitor wrote offering a composition of 5s . in the which plaintiff would not accept . After this , and , telling plaintiff his wife had left him , was alleged , defendant called at the shop promised to pay the account . Defendant denied this , and also that he had ever given his wife authority to pledge his credit . As a fact , he allowed her £ 13 a month for dress , and after the separation he paid her £ 5 a week , which she was now receiving . She had , however , contracted debts amounting to £ 1,000 . Counsel ( Mr. Rowlands ) suggested that , in . justice to the lady , it should be explained the separation was due to incompatibility of tem- per Defendant She found the country too dull . There were attempts at reconciliation , but these failed , and on October 14 a deed or sep- aration was executed . His Honour Judge Ellicott , in giving judg ment , remarked that he did not wish to say anything about the defendant's wife , but it must be obvious that the marriage was an un- fortunate one , because the wife was a spend- thrift , and had as a consequence landed her husband into difficulties . It was a matter of several hundred pounds , and it was natural that defendant should do his best to get out Defendant's difficulty in this particular case of each case in every proper way he could . was that there was alleged to be an express- authority to pledge his credit . Having con- sidered the evidence on this point , his Hon- our found that the wife was an agent , and not a principal ; that she was an agent with the LIVING WITH A BROKEN NECK . Wounded at the front and discharged from the Army with a broken neck , John Basker . now a munition worker , asked the London dismissal without notice . Basker was blown Munitions for compensation for up with a convoy at Mons , but lived to take THREE YEARS FOR A SOLDIER . uring her few days stay at the hotel the tieres . He told the tribunal that he had been the Manchester Regiment , was sentenced to part in engagements at La Bassee and Armen- John James Haslam , forty - two , a private in owner showed this lady her necklace . Imme- working at a diately afterwards she returned the necklace months , and was then told to work on a filing red Sessions on Monday for obtaining food , four three years ' ponal servitude at Salford Hund- to a box in which she kept her jewellery , machine which involved lifting 871b . shells . lodgings and money by false pretences . and locked it up in a dressing case . That was the last the lady saw of her neck- of his health , and he was discharged with a This was impossible to him to do on account Haslam , it was alleged , represented himself came to Birmingham with her minute's notice , being told by the foreman that rank on his greatcoat - and imposed on that if he could not do the work he had bet- Hiram Sutherst , of Fletcher - street , Bufry , and as a sergeant - major - ho wore the badge of case during the journey . It was not until ter take his discharge . some days later , while staying at her friend's family to support . He had a wife and Mrs. Houghton , Wash - lane , Bury , from both express authority to pledge her husband's had a wife an house at Edgbaston , that she missed the neck- Mr. J. G. Pease , the Chairman , said that ings but borrowed money on the strength of amount , and that that express authority had of whom he not only obtained food and lodg- credit to any address and to an unlimited lace . The box was still in the dressing case , the Cout would adjourn the case , and if a sum of £ 50 which he alleged was due to never been wihdrawn . but when she came to open it and examine its contents she was dismayed to find that meanwhile the firm gave notice that they did him . He also found that the necklace was not there . The other jew - not intend to proceed , an award of £ 2 would lace . She would have prevented him , but he the paddock , under the trees , talking to Max strode after Ben , tapped him on the shoulder , friend , and did not lose sight of the dressing and said , " I want a word with you . " Ben had a vague idea of having seen him before . " What is it ? " he asked . " You say you are Mrs. Delaunay's step- son ? " " I am . " said . Markington , when the trainer joined them . Never saw such excitement before , " " They've been mobbing Justice for the past half - hour , and I expect it's the same with Paladin . Kerr's mightily san- guine . Thinks the race as good as won . He says the horse is pounds better than he was at Hurst Park . " What do you think ? " asked Max . If Phil rides as well as he did at Hurst Park Justice will win . " said the trainer . Ingleby saw Ben Delaunay in the paddock . He remembered him as the man Mrs. De- launay had given five pounds to at Hurst Park , remarking that he was one of her pen- sioners , which he did not believe . He went up to Ben and said : " You are a friend of Mrs. Delaunay's ? " Hurst Ben grinned . He knew who Ingleby was . " How did you guess that ? " he said . " You were speaking to her at Park , in the paddock . I saw you . " " And supposing I was ; what of it ? " " I am interested in the lady , " said Ingleby . So are a good many more of your sort . Money's a great attraction to titled folk . " . Don't be impertinent . " Well , I like that . What right have you to question me ? " " Every right . I have asked her to be my wife . " Have you ? And what did she say ? " " I have not had an answer at present . " " That means she's refused you , " said Ben . Ingleby laughed as he said : " Not at all . She will probably become Lady Ingleby if there is no impediment in the way . " " You told Lord Ingleby so ? " " I did for a consideration . " " He paid you ? " " Yes . " ' Denis could not suppress an expression of disgust . " You are not Ben Delaunay , it is not your name , and you are no relation to Mrs. Delaunay , " said Denis . " That's a lie . I am , " said Ben . " I say you are not . I will convince you on that point . " " You'll have a job to . " made DETECTIVE'S ADVENTURE IN THE FOC . ellery in the box remained undisturbed . Investigations present considerable diffi- culty , and it is by no means clear that the necklace was in the lady's possession when she left London . The box that contained it remained in her possession throughout , but Chief Inspector Gough , of Scotland Yard , the whereabouts of the necklace is a mystery described at Middlesex Sessions on Saturday It has been ascertained that the jewel - box an adventure which he had in the fog close was not locked , but the dressing - case which to his home at Middleton Road , Golder's contained it was , though from time to time Green . As a sequel , Charles Hungery ( 29 ) was it was unlocked by the owner for the purpose " No , I shall not ; it is easy enough . Listen of taking out and replacing various articles sentenced to nine months imprisonment , as an incorrigible rogue and Gough . Inspector Gough said that on December 9th to me . I know you for a mate of Joe Roth- in daily use . ery's . You have been seen about with him . Up to the present the search for the miss- Rothery's character you are aware of . Now , ing jewellery has been fruitless . The lady is and any relation of Mrs. Delaunay's , I shall the necklace , which contains thirteen stones if you do not deny you are Ben Delaunay offering a reward of £ 100 for the recovery of give you in charge to the police as one of set in platinum . Joe Rothery's companions in crime . You are a dangerous thief . " said Denis .. " I am not . " quaked Ben . " You are . I can prove it . But the mere fact of being a companion of Rothery's will be sufficient for the police . I advise you to clear out of England ; it is too hot to hold you , " said Denis , it is too Ben was an arrant coward ; he shivered with fear . " You'll never say that about me that I was a pal of liothery's ? " he gasped . " Most decidedly I shall if you do not leave the country at the earliest opportunity , " said y at the earliest opportu Ben Denis . He had come down very low in the social scale to cross - question such a Delaunay . man as " What sort of an impediment ? " asked Bem . " Perhaps you can tell me something about her ? How came you to know her ? " " She's an old friend of mine - a relation , " said Ben , Ingleby smiled too ridiculous . " incredulously . This was " What relation are . nay ? " he asked . " If you give me said Ben . you to Mrs. Delau- a tenner I'll tell you , " " But I have no money , " whined Ben . " You shall have money . Will you go , or will you wait until I hand you over to the police as an accomplice of Shady Joe's ? " asked Denis . " I'll go ; but it's hard on a fellow - deuced hard . " . If " Here's fifty pounds for you . Now get out of the paddock , and out of the country you write to me , Denis Laurenny , at Park- field Downs , I will see you have a further sum when you are thousands of miles away , ' said Denis . Ben Delaunay pocketed the notes and hur- Ingleby had no ten pound notes to spare ; but it might be worth while to make an in- ried out of the paddock . Denis returned to vestment . He wished to pay her out for Mrs. Delaunay . snubbing him . There was no telling what she had done in her early Frivolity days . There ar ecads in society circles , and Ingleby belonged to that class . " I will give you a ten - pound note if you tell me the truth , " said Ingleby . Hand it over . " " Can I rely upon what you tell me ? " " You will not be troubled with Mr. Ben Delaunay again , " he said , with a smile , and I have something further to say to Ingleby " Please do not ; he's not worth it , " she said . Tell me how you managed it . are indeed my friend . " You he Perhaps when I am more " Some time I will tell you ; not now , ' " It will be worth ten pounds to you if you said , smiling . wish to annoy her , take her high and than a friend I will tell you , " he added , mightiness down a peg . She wants it , " said quietly . hand for assaulting Mr. Prisoner Mrs. Houghton in her evidence said that when Haslam came to her house he asked if he might wash his hands as he had just left his motor and side - car at the goods yaid . He told her he had nearly £ 1,000 due to him from the Army authorities . It was stated that Haslam has been con- victed of various offences eleven times since 1907 . the goods supplied were necessaries for a lady of her class . Judgment was therefore given for plaintiff . Mr. Rowlands asked for leave to appeal , but this was refused , his Honour observing that he could not assume there was express auth- defendant had his sympathy . ority given in every case . He added that the CASE OF WISKEY AS A CARPET , GRIMSBY AUCTIONEER HEAVILY FINED . assistant , a boy named Bennett , was fined 10s . MYSTERY OF DEATH IN TRAIN . AN AMERICAN VISITOR WITH LARGE SUM OF MONEY . A smantly - dressed man , evidently an Ameri- At Grimsby , on Friday , an auctioneer and he questioned Hungery and another man in can , was found dead in a compartment of the dealer , named Walter Dudley , was fined £ 50 piciously in the fog . Middleton Road , as they were behaving sus- night express which reached Carlisle on Mon- for selling intoxicating liquor by retail with- remarked , day Amongst the articles found in his pos out a license on November 27th last . His " Oh , I suppose you are one of thoso army session was a railway ticket from Liverpool detectives on the look - out for recruits . " Wit- to Glasgow and a letter , which , from instruc ness called a neighbour to his assistance , tions on the envelope , was apparently handed but the other man got away , as did a woman , A soldier whose home is at Romford , and who had been aggressive . Prisoner struggled who is undergoing a sentence of six months ' violently and struck him on the head with hard labour for an assault on the police , has his fist made a daring escape . He was being trans- The second man was subsequently arrested , ferred from Pentonville to another prison , and and received three months . SOLDIER'S ESCAPE . at East Ham he broke away from his escort . Later Mrs. Gough found a screwdriver be- There had been many burg- The Romford police were informed and subse- hind a hedge . Again , however , he laries in the district . quently found him . succeeded in getting free , after a struggle , during which a quantity of crockery and furni- ture The man had been was smashed . wounded in France . 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The envelope bore the following address : - " Mr. Patrick Cotter , care of the America Steamship Co. , Pier 62 , North River , New York City . " A large sum of money was also found in his pockets , and there was a suit - case in the carriage . Slightly over 5ft . in height , he wore a dark overcoat , a dark suit , and bow- ler hat . His hair was almost grey . ARMY OFFICER'S SUICIDE IN A STABLE . The story of how Second Lieutenant Dun- can McKenzie , of the Black Watch , who was an absentee from the First Battalion , met- A large number of persons visited Holywell during the week - end , athacted by the news that the famous spring of St. Winefride , to which so many devout Roman Catholics made with a tragic end , was related at an inquest pilgrimmage , had dried up as the result , it at Bangor on Saturday . is presumed , of tunnelling operations in the The deceased , who belonged to Perth and neighbourhood . Those who visited the well on Saturday on the Somme in September . On December 9 was a native of Inverness , had been wounded found it absolutely devoid of water . Visitors he was ordered by a medical board in London walked about the flagged bottom of the great to join a battalion in Scotland for light duty . outer bath , and in the beautiful polygonal He failed to report , and a search was made basin in which the spring used to emerge for him by the military authorities . there was not a drop of water and the stones at the bottom were absolutely dry . During the day there was a meeting on the spot of the millowners on the stream , who will be seriously inconvenienced and preju- diced by the loss of a good part of their motive power . The well was the source of water supply for the greater part of the town , and the urban council had in hand a scheme for de riving from it a public water supply . The evidence showed that on the instruc- tions of the police a man named Miller bought a case of whisky and three separate bottles , but did not pay at the time , as Bennett said he was not sure of the price . When a police officer visited the premises he told Dudley that sixteen cases of whisky had been found on his place , and asked him if he had any explanation as to selling the stuff to Miller . Dudley said : " I bought the whisky and paid for it by cheque . Candidly , I did not know I could not sell it . The whisky was sold by the boy in my absence . He had no authority to sell it . " It was submitted on behalf of defendant that there was no case against him , as , no price having been fixed , there was no sale , and also that Dudley was not there when the sale took place . The Stipendiary decided against these sub- missions , and the Chief Constable stated that a bill for £ 2 15s . , made out for the sale of a carpet , referred to a case of whisky . THE MASKED BOY . A youth of 16. named Roland Yorke , who He was charged at Feltham on Monday with as was traced to several hotels in Cheshiro and sault , was said to have used a mask on the names and occasion . When arrested he said he com- Shropshire , where he gave false mitted the assault in order to get some left without paying his bills . money and added that he threw the mask away in the road on the way to the station . Yorke picked up a piece of oily rag in which there were holes for the eyes and nose , and told the police officer who arrested him that that was the rag he had used for a mask .. Yorke was remanded for the state of his mind to be inquired into . On New Year's Day he walked to Bangor- on - Dee and put up at the Royal Oak Hotel . On Thursday morning he was found lying in the stable with his brains blown out . Among the deceased's possessions were a rope with a ' unning , noose and a cheap razor . The jury returned a verdict of suicide whilst of unsound mind . |