Ross Gazette 2nd July 1914 - Page 7
Ross Gazette 2nd July 1914 - Page 7
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| Date | 02/07/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 2nd July 1914 |
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NEW HUDBON NEW - HUDSON LADIES ' MODEL Prices from £ 5 19s . 6d . PASSEY & HALL , CYCLE ENGINEERS , Limited , CENTRAL CYCLE WORKS , ROSS . Agents in Ross and District for the popular NEW HUDSON CYCLES . For many years Official Repairers to the O.T.Q. NEW - HUDSON GENT.'S MODEL . PRICES from £ 5 19s . 6d . cided that tenders should be asked for , for laying the Prospect out in accordance with scheme number three , as submitted by the special sub - committee , which included the making of certain flower beds and keeping the grass cut and the Prospect tidy . It was also resolved that Station - street should be tar sprayed on Mr. Wooler under- taking to keep the street clean . THE DUST NUISANCE . Mr. HALL reported that the Streets Com- mittee had received a memorial from the traders in the centre of the town complain- ing of the loss they sustained through the dust , and asking that something should be done to protect their goods from damage , and also the public from purchasing food con- taminated by dust . The Committee , said Mr. Hall , were doing their utmost to put a stop to this nuisance , and they were now wash- ing the streets which had been tar sprayed , with water from the hose pipe . It was hoped that the traders themselves would help to abate this nuisance by not sweeping the dust and pieces of paper from their shops into the gutters after the dust carts had been round , but that this refuse should be swept up and placed into a proper receptacle for removal . If that were done , the traders would be assisting a great deal in the prevention of this dust nuisanoe .. Mr. COOPER said the traders would see that the Council were doing all in their power to put a stop to this nuisance . Mr. BRAWN said that memorial had been signed by a body of large ratepayers , and if the more frequent use of the water cart would abate this nuisance , then he thought the Surevyor should be instructed to see THE ROSS GAZETTE - THURSDAY , JULY 2 , 1914 . Death of Mr. R. L. Harkness . Ross County Court . Drowned In the Wye . It is with regret we record the death of PECULIAR ACTION FROM WESTON- the paint had been badly chipped or knocked WHITCHURCH MAN'S STRANGE DEATH a very keen interest in all parochial matters , and for some time he was churchwarden of the Parish Church . He was also a sup- porter and enthusiastic follower of the Ross Harriers and South Herefordshire Hounds , and when in health neither he or Mrs. Harkness were absent from any convenient meet . In politics Mr. Harkness was an ardent Conservative . He was a very large owner of land in the Weston parish . at The deepest sympathy of the whole of the district is extended to Mrs. Harkness in her bereavement . There are no children . UNDER PENYARD . J. B. Evans . The NO ATTEMPT AT ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION . CORONER'S STRONG COMMENTS . The lack of knowledge of artificial respira- Costumes that Fit , that are New , that will Please . The Largest Btook in the County THERE IS NO BETTER VALUE : WAKEFIELD KNIGHT , HEREFORD . AUSTRIAN HEIR ASSASSINATION OF THE BOMB FIRST THROWN . The Archduke Francis Ferdinand , heir te the Austro - Hungarian thrones , and his wide , the Duchess of Hohenberg , were assassinated on Sunday morning in Sarajevo , the capital of Bosnia . was asked to give an estimate of the work re- quired to be done . His firm did the work in 1911 , and also in 1914. In most of the rooms off , while some of the wall paper had been . Mr. R. L. Harkness , of Penyard House , torn off . He had known the house a good many years , but he could not say how old it Weston - under - Penyard , near Ross , which oc was . The paint down the staircase , which LANDLADY AND TENANT . curred on Wednesday of last week , and briefly reported in a late edition of last This Court was held at Ross Town Hall was a wide one , was also chipped off . In his week's " Gazette . " For some months past , on Saturday , when the most important case opinion the whole of the damage could not Mr. Harkness had been in failing health , down for hearing was that in which a land- be attributed to fair wear and tear . Mr. Henry Robins , gardener , of Weston- and in November he went to Egypt for a lady sued a former tenant for damages and garden had been allowed to run very wild . dilapidation to her property whilst defen- change , returning in March . Since then he dant was the tenant . All the undefended under - Penyard , said he had had nearly tion was the subject of some strong comments knew this particular garden in 1911 , when it at an inquest held at the Ferrie Inn , Sy- gradually became weaker , and died at the case were dealt with by the Registrar , Mr. twenty years ' experience as a gardener , He by the district coroner . Mr. T. Hutchinson , age of 62 years . was in a state of thorough cultivation , and monds ' Yat , on Friday on the body of Al- Before his Honour , Judge Hill - Kelly . Deceased was the son of the Rev. Robert Mrs. Jane Coombs Trimble , wife of Mr. the paths very clean and in good order , as fred Robins , a mason , of Great Doward , who Harkness , of St. Giles , Dorset , and was edu- The body was found by some . Symonds ' cated at Uppingham . In 1887 he married George Trimble , of Churchdown near Glou were also the fruit trees . In March of this walked into the Wve about 150 yards below Miss Mary Tregonwell , and resided at Cran - cester late of Weston - under - Penvard , sued year the garden was in a filthy condition . It the Ferrie Tan on Thursday and was drowned . borne Lodge , Dorset , until he came to Pen- Captain Sydney Herbert Thwaites . of Cas - was full of weeds , cutch , barebine , and vard House some twelve years ago . During well , Towcester , late of Whitehall , Weston , thistles . He was employed with Mr. Trimble Yat boatmen 14 hours after the man was to get the garden in a thorough state of the body the boatmen brought it to the no artificial respiration was tried . The hodv his residence at Weston , Mr. Harkness took for the sum of £ 38 10s . 6d , for damages done for three weeks and a day at 186. per week seen to enter the water . Upon discovering to Whitehall while he was tenant . Mr. W. Thorpe , solicitor , Ross , appeared cultivation again . He had to take the refuse bank , and convinced that the man was dead . was tied to a tuft of grass on the bank by ARCHDUKE & HIS WIFE SHOT . Mr. Capel , witness said the garden was more . a piece of cord attached to the man's belt , for plaintiff , and Mr. E. A. Capel , solicitor , and weeds away to burn them . In reply to and was left to await the arrival of the Hereford , was for the defendant . Mr. Thorpe , in outlining the case for the than a quarter of an acre in extent , but not Mr. George Trimble , husband of the plain- polce . A message was sent fo P.O. Cham- plaintiff , said this was a claim for dilapida - half an acre . tion in respect to the house known as White tiff , said he did gardening as a hobby , and berlain at Whitchurch , but being away when hall , recently occupied by the defendant , and found the body lying in two feet of water . of which his client was the owner . For five when Capt . Thwaites took possession of the information was given he did not arrive The Coroner pointed out , in some strong re- years prior to February , 1911 , the plaintiff Whitehall , the garden was in good order , and at the spot until about 4 o'clock , when he That concluded the case for the plaintiff . Mr. Capel submitted that according to the marks , that it was a mistaken idea to leave occupied the house herself , but in November in a highly cultivated condition . or December 1910 , she was introduced to Capt . Thwaites , and negotiations for taking White- Mr. F. C. Brown was chosen forman of The perpetrator of the outrage was a stu . The funeral service was held on Saturday hall were entered into . Before taking pos- agreement and under the fair wear and tear the body in the water , and that artificial re- session defendant required certain work to agreement that there was no undue damage spiration should have been tried , done , whilst some of the items mentioned by morning , at Weston Parish Church , where a the plaintiff were very trivial . He then quot- the jury . Frederick William Robins , mason , living dent , who fired shots at the pair from large number of people were present , Mr. be done , and for that work estimates were at Symonds ' Yat , said the body the jury had Browning pistol as they were driving through L. Llewellyn played O , rest in the Lord " prepared , and ultimately an agreement was seen was that of his brother Alfred Robins . the town . The Archduke and his wife died was drawn up and signed on 31st December , ed the decision arrived at in the Terrell v . as the cortege entered the church . The ser- tear clause , and called vice at the church was taken by the Rector 1910. His client agreed to have the work Murray case on the question of fair wear and Capt . 8. H. Thwaites , who said he rented His brother lived on Great Doward , Whit- car as they were being taken to the Govern ( Rev. Preb . C. E. Craigie ) . The hymn " I done , and it was done . On February 2nd heard the voice of Jesus say , " and Psalm 39 defendant took possession under the agreeWhitehall , Weston - under - Penyard under the church . and was a mason , about 52 years of almost immediately , expiring in the motor- Earlier in the same morning an attempt were sung . As the cortege left the church ment . There was no complaint made as to Mr. Llewellyn played Chopin's " Funeral whether the work was done badly or not . agreement produced . It was a very old age . Witness last saw him on the 23rd inst . , and one drawing - room . He left the premises ceased said he was dry and wanted witness March . " At the graveside , the committal During the summer a complaint was made house . He spent about £ 6 on one bedroom when he appeared in his usual health . De- ment House . rites were performed by the Rev. A. C. about the water , and a water supply was in October , 1913 , and when he left , the house to " stand " him a drink , which he declined had been made on their lives by a man who was almost in just as good condition as when to do . His brother was sober . but he was threw a bomb at them . The Archduke , how- Louth , relative to Mrs. Harkness , and the put to the house . There were no other com- During his whole tenancy he usually a very heavy drinker , and drank all over , warded off the missile with his arm , and plaints until December , 1911 , when plaintiff choir sang , " On the resurrection morning . " The Benediction was pronounced by the received a letter from defendant , who claimed had trouble with the wall paper in the attios . he could get . His wife lived at Coleford , it exploded only after the Royal car had that a certain chimney was smoking badly . so he pulled it off from the ceiling . None of hut they had not lived together for 18 years . passed , wounding two members of the suite in Rector . The chief mourners were Mrs. Harkness , That was at once investigated , and it was the other paper was much damaged except On one occasion , about three years ago , he the next carriage and a number of people in been heavily drinking . It was really more Mr. and Mrs. Geo . B. Monro , Col. and Mrs. properly . The work was done , and the smoke Higginson to look after the house after he delirium than fits and he almost became mad , Col. Dauntesey ( brother ) . Rev. A. C. Louth , found that the chimney had not been swept in ordinary wear and tear . He asked Mrs. had fits for some three days after he had the crowd . The nuisance complained of remedied , and no- left . The garden was in good cultivation , Meade , and Capt . and Mrs. Tomlin .. to be put away if he had them again . oak coffin , with brass furniture , was lowered thing had been heard of it since . In 1918 and he obtained a splendid crop of potatoes and the doctor said he would probably have In renly to Dr. Bargrave Wyborn : He may into a grave lined with roses and ivy , and defendant gave his client notice that he was off it , which he took away with him . He going to leave the premises on February certainly used the one room as a day nursery , have had a lot of drink about a week ago bore the inscription : which he had had done out for the purpose . 2nd , 1914 , in accordance with the agreement . He also said that he would be leaving the Cross - examined by Mr. Thorpe : He could when he was at work , because he usually not remember doing any repairs during his drank a lot when he had the money . premises in October , and from that month until February there was no one living in tenancy . The two rooms he did were done was " on the booze " the previous Saturday Dr. Wyborn : Was there anything different together to a reception at the Town Hall , when a bomb was thrown at them by a printer Among the large number in the church the house at all . He might also say that before he went to live there . He did ask in his manner when you saw him ? Messrs . Cooper and Preece to look at the Witness : Not that I noticed . whose name is given as Gabrinovic . The mis- were Commander Hudson , Capt . W. 8. R. defendant did not give up possession on premises . He did not see the premises after Oliver Jarrett , boatman . Doward , said he sile was so truly aimed that the . Archduke was Cox , Col. O. R. Middleton , Capt . R. H. February 2nd , but on February 15th . When he left them in October . The garden was in Verschoyle , Capt . A. S. Trevor , Dr. Potts , his client did get possession , the house was Mr. H. F. Roberts , Mr. S. Greatrex Yates , found in a very dilapidated condition , and good cultivation when he left . The chipped last saw deceased at 12.15 p.m. on Thurs- able to fend it off with his arm , and it fell , not left in such good order as Mr. H. H. Child . Mr. G. Okell , Col. Evan it was the agreement set forth . In fact , when plain- paint was probably done in moving the fur - day . Deceased said : " What's the time , Mr. exploding amongst the officers of the Roval niture about . which was included in ordinary Jarrett ? " Witness looked at his watch and Buite replied : " Just about a quarter past twelve . " Thomas , Mr. H. J. Marshall , Mr J. A. N. Booker , Rev. F. L. Julian , Mr. R. M. Aldrich tiff had an application from a gentleman to fair wear and tear . Mrs. E. Higginson , of Weston , said after Decensed said : " Quarter past twelve : that's Blake , Mr. W. H. Smith , Mr. F. G. Fry , inspect the house the outside and the garden Mr. Webb , Mr. E. W. Prevost , Mr. L. Lewis , was so bad that the gentleman would not Capt . Thwaites left she scrubbed the house near enough for me . " and went off down go inside or entertain any thoughts of taking out from top to bottom , and she opened the the road . Witness could not say whether he drinker , and although he had never seen An extraordinary scene of tumult followed , The wreaths , which were of a very beauti- it . He ( Mr. Thorpe ) then proceeded to give windows every day . She lighted fires in three was sober or not . He knew he was a heavy a description of the condition of the interior of the rooms three times . She took care of him in a fit he knew his brother had trouble the crowd surrounding the would - be assassin ful character , were from the following : the house for both parties . Widow " His sorrowing Wife ; " Brother of the house saying that it could not be con- He would Cross - examined by Mr. Thorpe : She did not with him . He did not appear to be drunk , and with shrieks and curses trying to lynch and Sisters ; Bill and Evelyn ; Col. and Mrs. sidered as fair wear and tear . time , but kept walking all the time . " Dauntesey ; Indoor Servants : Outdoor call evidence as to the work that was done light the first fire until January . She did and did not really stop while asking the him . The police , however , had things well Re - called . Frederick Robins said he had before defendant took possession , and also of not notice much damage to the walls . ployees ; Mr. , Mrs. , Miss Northcote ; Rev. the work that had to be done to make the never heard his brother threaten to take Sullivan , and Miss Sullivan : Mrs. Hinton premises inhabitable after defendant gave up Mr. Lewis to Jarrett : Deceased was going Moore ; Mrs. Tomlin ; Mr. and Mrs. Monro ; his tenancy . The garden was also allowed his life . Hector and Philada ; Mr. and Miss Martin ; Witness : Yes . in the direction of the river ? Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Foster : Mrs. Smith ( a flower ) ; Mr. and Mrs. Wyndham Newman ; Col. and Mrs. Evan Thomas ; Mr. and Mrs. Longford and family , Mr. and Mrs. Webb ( Bollitree ) ; Mr. and Mrs. S. Jones ; Mr. and Mrs. Allen and Capt . Allen ; Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Bindon ; Col. and Mrs. Middleton ; W. Strong ; Mrs. J. C. Harkness ; Capt . and years without any remuneration should go without being asked to resign . Did the com- mittee think that they could have two clerks and pay for the one and not the other with- This matter was not on out proper notice . the agenda , and he did not consider it right . that they appoint a new clerk and pay him and discharge a voluntary one . It was no good them delaying the question , and it was one that should be dealt with at once . Mr. HALL inquired whether there was any reason why this matter should be delayed . If they acceded to the suggestion of the auditor , and kept the accounts_separate , that was all that was required . Why could they not keep them separate P The CLERK said they were kept separate , but in the same ledger . What the auditor meant was separate books . Mr. BUTCHER said he considered that Mr. Brawn was right . They had had a great deal of trouble over this agreement , and now they had got the thing in good working order , and the agreement should stand as it is . He would second Mr. Brawn , for he ( Mr. Butcher ) did not agree to its being altered . Mr. MEREDITH said he did not quite understand where they were on this matter , did not know what resolution had been passed by the joint committee . Mr. BRAWN said a resolution was passed to have the question of the agreement alter- ed referred to the two Councils , and that the accounts should be kept separate . Mr. MEREDITH said surely there was nothing difficult about that . for The CHAIRMAN : We shall have to keep the accounts separate from all others . Mr. MEREDITH thought the joint com- mittee could meet and come to some amicable arrangement , so that they could efficiently ought to ROBERT LAW HARKNESS ; Died June 24th , 1914 ; . Aged 62 years . Mr. Protheroe , etc. A. C. and Mrs. Lowth : Mr. and Mrs. W. get into a very wild and uncultured con- dition . As soon as they found what the condition of the house and premises was the plaintiff wrote to Captain Thwaites asking him what he was going to do , and he replied that the premises were in as good a condition when he left as when he entered , and should dd nothing . If his friend was going to shelter himself under the fair wear and tear he went in . Mr. Capel : That is my case , your Honour . His Honour said this was an action for damages done to a house concerning which the agreement drawn up was of some unusual character . It was not a covenant to repair , and yet it was in a sense . There was one one clause which placed certain obligations upon the defendant to do repairs , but that clause was followed by these words , " fair wear and tear excepted . " The two things were somewhat contradictory , and it was ex- tremely difficult for him to come to a proper was through negligence or whether it was wil- ful , or whether the damage was done in the ordinary way by occasionally moving furni- ture from one room to another . The con- clusion he had arrived at , and he could only form a rough estimate from the facts he had before him , was that there was some negli leaving the premises from October to Febru He STORY OF THE TRAGEDY . A pathetic feature of the tragedy , says a Vienna correspondent , is that , but short while before the pair were shot down in their motor - car they had had a very narrow escape from death , only averted by the presence of They were driving mind of the Archduke . in the second motor - car , wounding Count Waldeck and Colonel von Merizzi , the number of last - named being badly hurt . A bystanders were also injured . SCENE OF TUMULT .. in hand , and by a great effort managed to pre- serve Gabrinovic from the fury of the mob . Archduke and Duchess , however , The remained perfectly calm , and , after seeing that Colonel von Merizzi was at once sent off to the hospital , drove off amid frantic cheer- ing . Despite this ill - omened beginning to the day the Archduke insisted on carrying out the allotted programme . ARCHDUKE'S PROTEST . The Coroner then read a letter from the widow , saying it was utterly impossible for At the entrance to the Town Hall were the her to attend the inquset owing to illness . as she had not lived with him for 18 years . members of the Town Council , with the This , the Coroner said . did not really matter Mrs. Annie Jones . living at Kingsmead Burgomaster at their head . The Burgomaster that the water cart was used more frequently deal with this question . He felt that they Mrs. Hudson ; Mr. and Mrs. Booker ; Mr. and clause , he ( Mr. Thorpe ) would only say that conclusion upon the terms of that agreement . Cottage , Svmonds ' Yat . said she was going was about to read an address to the Royal along the main streets . Mr. MEREDITH inquired whether the two water carts were sufficient to cope with the work of watering the streets efficiently . If not , he did not think these gentlemen would mind them increasing their expendi- ture by purchasing another water cart if they could prevent this nuisance . Mr. BUTCHER said the remedy was quite a simple one , and that was that the whole of the streets should be tar sprayed . Until that were done , they would always have this nuisance . The watering of the streets was only a temporary measure , and did not last but a few minutes . Mr. COOPER said the petitioners would see that the Council were doing all they could to abate this nuisance . There was no doubt that in time they would have to tar- spray all the streets . " The Committee's recommendation that the traders should not sweep their dust and pieces of paper from their shops into the gutters , but that they should gather it up and place it in proper receptacles was con- sidered to be a very good one , and that if adopted would be a great help to the Council . SURVEYOR'S REPORT . The Surveyor reported that the whole of the main roads had been tar - sprayed , giving a total of 25,300 square yards , at a cost of 80 pence per square yard . It had been arranged to commence the repairs to the main roads on the 6th proximo . Repairs to the defective paving had now been nearly completed . As instructed by the Streets Committee , he had washed the Gloucester- road by means of the hose pipe to prevent the dust nuisance , and this he proposed continuing to do . and keep the account separate . Could not the Urban members turn up at the joint committee meetings and come to some amic- able arrangement , and so carry the fire bri- gade on in a proper and businesslike way . How to the Station about 12.30 on day when she saw the deceased walking in front of and spoke as follows in a voice in which re He went straight down to the river sentment was blended with emotion : " Mr. her . and walked in as through he was gong to Mayor , -We come to Sarajevo to make a walk through the water . It was about 150 friendly visit , and we are greeted by a bomb . yards below the Ferrie Inn on the same side . This is outrageous . " Then after a pause the Deceased was then up to his neck in the city fathers stood thunderstruck , and could he saw his hat on the top of the water . Archduke said : " Yon may now speak . " The water , and working his arms as though try not conceal their chagrin . The Burgomaster , Probert Brothers ; W. H. Smith . what damage could be attributed to fair wear The body was conveyed from Penyard and tear . He would put in evidence the es House in a wheel bier , which has recently timates they had made out for the new work , been presented to the parish by Lady Vincent , and the plaintiff now claimed from the de- " in memory of Mr. Stubbs , his son , and fendant the sum they considered necessary daughters , " who formerly resided at Penyard to restore the place in such a condition as it was when defendant entered the house in House . Messrs . J. Longford and Sons , Weston , February , 1911. making full allowances for gence on the part of the defendant . in ing to swim to the bank . his face being in however , recovered himself , and delivered the were the undertakers . ASTONISHED ROSS . of BA WIN said that at the last meet- ing of the joint committee only two repre- sentatives of the Urban Council were there . The meeting was fixed for three o'clock on a Market day , the most inconvenient time pos- sible for the urban members . Then one member of the rural committee calmly got up and proposed that Mr. Arnold should be appointed Clerk , without having the courtesy to ask the present Clerk to resign . could they come to an amicable arrangement When the first Ross case was published in when that sort of thing was done . It seem- the local papers , Ross was astonished . But ed to him that the Rural committee wanted now Ross cases like the following are given to have the control , and if they did that it here every week . They inspire confidence . would be better for this Council to hand over Mrs. C. Counsell , of 21 , Edde - Cross - street , the brigade to them , and let them carry it on near the Wesleyan Church , Ross , says : " Some ten years ago I used to be troubled themselves ( hear , hear ) . very much with backache . The pains were sharp and shooting , and when I got down it was as much as I could do to get up again . " I had rheumatism in my legs and arms , and suffered with dreadful headaches and dizziness , all the symptoms pointing to kid- On a vote being taken , it was decided to accede to the auditor's wishes , but that the present agreement should not be altered in any shape or form . THE LANCASHIRE BAND . letter from the Officer commanding the 3rd The CHAIRMAN said he had received a South Lancashire Special Reserves offering the Regimental Band to play in the town on Thursdays . The CLERK was instructed to write to the Officer commanding accepting his offer with thanks . WHAT THE URBAN COUNCIL HAS ACCOMPLISHED . ney disorder . fair wear and tear . But cause some THE FATAL SHOTS . The Archduke then stated he was going on ary - and they had it in evidence that no fire that direction . She had the impression that speech he had prepared . The Archduke made was lighted until January , all the winter he had gone in the water for a dip with a suitable reply , and with his wife then spent his clothes on and was trying to get out . It half an hour inspecting the Town Hall . months - that was likely to was a very hot day . She heard him making damage . At any rate it was not the proper a noise as thongh he had got some water way to treat a dwelling in the winter . It had been admitted that certain rollers had in his throat , and was about five yards away been taken away , which should be paid for at when she heard the noise . Deceased did not to the garrison hospital to see how Lieu- a reasonable price . Under this agreement call out . Witness then went on to the tenant - Colonel Merizzi was progressing . The the defendant was also to keep the garden in Station , and told Mr. Cox . It was near the Royal couple , escorted by the Town Council- order , and it was quite clear from the evi- private path down to the boats where it oc- lors , descended the steps leading to the en- dence that the defendant did not keep the curred . She had no idea that the man was trance to the building , re - entered the motor- garden in good order . Then came the ques- drowning . and she did not see him take any car , and drove off . The car had reached the tion as to what was the proper course to take clothes off . but was sure he had his coat on , corner of the Franz - Joseph and Rudolf in this action , and he was again faced with because she noticed it when he was moving streets when two revolver shots , in close suc- his arms , and his bowler hat was floating cession , rang out . The first struck the Arch- the difficulty of only being able to form a on the water . Witness was in a hurry to duke in the right cheek . inflicting a mortal rough estimate of what the payment should catch the train . but all the time she saw wound , while the second penetrated the body The best estimate he could be in this case . of the Duchess , severing à main artery . She come to was that the plaintiff should pay £ 10 sank unconscious into the arms of her spouse , as damages , and therefore he should give who a few seconds afterwards also fainted . judgment for the plaintiff for £ 10 . With all speed the car was driven by the Mr. Capel said that £ 10 had been paid into Court . His Honour said it was not paid in five clear days before the Court . There would be costs on the £ 10 for the plaintiff . INTERPLEADER ACTION SETTLED . ehauffeur to the Konak , but almost before a doctor could reach their side the Royal couple had expired . ASSASSIN'S REASON FOR CRIME . The assassin of the Archduke and his wife Mrs. J. C. Trimble , the plaintiff , then went into the witness box to give evidence . She said that the house and premises known as Whitehall in the parish of Weston - under- Penyard were he property . in which she re- sided for some five years prior to defendant having them . She then bore out Mr. Thorpe's opening statement about her intro duction to the defendant , and after the work he required to be done had been carried out , and as to his taking possession . She also gave in detail the work that was done , and produced the estimates and receipted bills in payment for the work . The water supply , she said , was put in in May . The work was done by Mr. W. H. Smith , of Weston , Messrs . Smith and Watson , Ross , and Messrs . Price , painters , Ross . With regard to the him deceased was above water . Re - called , Frederick Robins stated that he smoky chimney , during the whole five years was not aware his brother could swim . she resided at Whitehall she never suffered Some friends of mine advised me to try from the effects of a smoky chimney . William Cox , labourer . Symonds ' Yat . said that about 12.30 on Thursday Mrs. Jones Doan's backache kidney pills . I am glad I immediately she heard of it she had it put did , for I found great relief from them . right . It was in May . 1913 , that she re- told him she had seen Alfred Robins walk Ever since then whenever I have had any ceived the notice from defendant that he was into the river and was having a bathe with his clothes on and paddling about in the symptoms of the trouble I have always taken going to leave the premises in February , water . Witness went and told the boatmen Doan's pills , and they ease me splendidly , 1914. but she did not get the keys until the and then came across the river , but could I continually speak out for these pills , as I middle of February . On the 9th February , not see anything of him . He went home and is a student named Gavrilo Prinzip . He is have great faith in the medicine . " ( Signed ) 1914 , she took Mr. Robins and Mr. Price The interpleader action , Gilbert Gardner , had his dinner , and came down and made a C. Counsell . If you have any such unmistakable symp- over the house , and asked them to give her insurance agent . Forest Cot . Gorsley , V. further search with the Gardiners and nineteen years of age , and was born at Gra hovo , in the district of Livno . He studied for an estimate of what was required to be done . Frederick H. Bretherton , solicitor . Glouces- Leonard Walby George Gardiner put a On being interro- tom of kidney or bladder trouble as sediment Continuuing , plaintiff spoke of how the var - ter , which was adjourned from last Court , nole down into the water and said : " I think some time in Belgrade . or gravel , pains in the loins and back , drop - ous rooms from the attics to the kitchen , and was a dispute over certain furniture I've got him . " Witness put a hook down gated Prinzip declared that he had intended age work that had been done by the Urban joints . rheumatism , and a constant feeling and the walls had been torn off , while the from his father . but which had been seized , to the bank and tied it there , leaving part from Servian nationalist motives . sical swellings , stiffness of the muscles and had been damaged . In some rooms the paper which Gilbert Gardner said he nurchased and pulled the body up . They took the body for a long time to kill some eminent person . Council since the area was extended . He of drowsiness and heaviness , the above ex - painting had been chipped or knocked off . was waiting on the was again brought forward . Appel quay had gone into this matter with Mr. Henry perience will encourage you . Doan's back- A cornice was also missing , as well as some Mr. Lionel Lane , Gloucester , appeared for of it in the water . This was about 2.15 . The Coroner said it was a mistaken idea the Archduke to pass by , and Blake , who was thoroughly competent to ache kidney pills are special kidney help ; blind rollers , and other fastenings . Some of the claimant . and Mr. Brotherton , jun . , for deal with this question . " He found that they reach the cause of the disease that is the walls and ceilings were also perfectly the execution creditor . on the part of the boatmen to leave the body attempt at the point where the Archduke's since the area was extended over ten years why cures are lasting . ago the Urban Counucil had laid down over black . In the bathroom , the flooring in places Mr. Lionel Lane said the case was ad- in the water until the policeman came . In motor - car had to slacken speed when turning Price 2s . 9d . a box , six boxes 13s . 9d . , of had crumbled away through the water soak - journed from the last Court in order that he should be left until the arrival of the police , was also in the car he hesitated for a moment , some cases it was necessary that the body into the Franz - Joseph - street . As the Duchess As they all knew the old brick drains were very defective and insanitary . They had a Surveyor's report on this drainage question , and they all knew that if his scheme had been carried out at once it would have cost the town several thousands of pounds . But they had now laid that drainage without hardly any addition to the rates . But out of that 7,000 yards laid no less than 5,214 yards had been carried out in the added area ,. 1,914 in the old , making a total of 7,128 yards . That was an interesting fact which fire brigade agreement was brought up at he thought the Council and ratepayers should the joint committee of the two Councils , know ( applause ) . And that the work had and that meeting was adjourned so that the been done without any material addition to matter oculd be laid before the two Coun- the rates in ten years . The drainage system in the morning , and found the accused lean- did not expect the house to be quite as good MISS UNITY MOOBE'S VALUABLE AD . been tried , saying the first thing they should in Vienna in the name of his Government cils to ascertain whether the Councils would in the town at the present time was in & ing over his bed pointing a revolver at him . after three years tenancy . She did not con- Mr. DAVIES : The excellent report of the Goddard said , " You are a dead man if you tend that Capt . Thwaites would do this sort Mr. BRAWN inquired when Kyrle - street would be repaired . The SURVEYOR said the main roads would have to be attended to first , and then Kyrle - street would be done immediately TENDERS ACCEPTED . after that . The CHAIRMAN said he wished also to mention the matter of the amount of drain- made Messrs . Webb , Hall , and Webb , for hauling ; 7,000 yards of new drainage ( hear , hear ) . all dealers , or from Foster - McClellan Co. , ing through , and the overflow pipe being bent might produce the rent book and bank book but they should certainly not leave a body but afterwards quickly fired two shots . The following tenders were accepted : Messrs . Tooth and Pembridge , for new venti- lating shaft for Smallbrook sewer . Messrs . Lawrence and Fowler for printing note head- ings . Mr. H. C. Jefferies for printing time sheets . Mr. W. J. Millington for lettering notice boards in the Prospect . THE JOINT FIRE BRIGADE AGREEMENT . The CLERK said he had had no communi- cation from the Rural Council , and therefore the matter had better stand over . Mr. BRAWN said this question of the joint be agreed to alter this agreement . As a very satisfactory condition ( applause ) . member of the joint committee , he wished consent to the agreement being altered . to move that this , the Urban Council , do not Medical Officer also proves what a good The CHAIRMAN said this came about system of drainage we have , too . through a suggestion of the auditor that the fire brigade accounts should be kept absolute- ly separate from all the other accounts . Mr. Brawn had read the agreement in reference COTTON TRADE DEPRESSION . The cotton trade of Lancashire , writes a to the section that the Rural Council repre- correspondent , is in a worse position than it has been at any time this year , spinners and 8 , Wells - street , Oxford - street , London , W. Don't ask for backache or kidney pills - ask distinctly for Doan's backache kidney pills , the same as Mrs. Counsell had . which he now did . He for his Prin- After Mr. Bretherton had cross - questioned where there was the chance of saving a man's Nedeljko Gabrinovic , whose attempt with a in the water , especially in a case like this zip denies having any accomplices . The twenty - one year old . compositor , Martin Gardner as to how long he had had life by artificial respiration . Even in a case bomb failed , declared that he received the the furniture . and to the administration like this where the body had been in the from Servians in Belgrade order he had made against him in Newent water for some time they should have taken , bomb whose in to prevent the water from getting away . the kitchen , the walls were undescribable . Two new boards had to be put in . As for They were perfectly black round the sink , while the sink board was broken . The stable and coach - house were also damaged through County Court , in which goods were mention the body out and tried artificial respiration . ing any accomplices . names he did not know . He , too , denies hav dirt . She had now secured a new tenant , ed on the form . His Honour said the evidence " The sooner you people down here know but before that tenant could go into the given did not support the claimant's case , something about artificial respiration the his attempt he sprang into the River Mil- very cynically during the examination . After house , she had to do a considerable amount of and therefore he would give judgment for better for you . " said the Coroner . extra work , and it was for part of this work the Execution creditor .. jachka that she was claiming from the defendant . CAPTAIN'S ADVENTURE . THREATENED WITH OWN REVOLVER . don , on Monday , sent for trial on a charge Alfred Goddard , twenty - five , was at Croy HOW A WELL - KNOWN ACTRESS of burglary at Ravensbury Manor , Mitcham . tion it was . Captain H. F. Bidder , occupier of the house , did take the house so far as she knew . She Cross - examined by Mr. Capel : The people STOPPED HER HAIR FALLING . stated that he was awakened at four o'clock move . " RAVAGES OF ANTHRAX . Nobody would take the house in the condi- A juror : How many cases do you know , sir , where it has been any good after that length of time ? Dr. Wyborn : A good many . The Coroner agreed , and outlined methods of artificial respiration which should have Gabrinovic behaved to evade the police , but several people from the crowd jumped in after him and seized him . REPORTED SERVIAN PLOT . It is understood that the Servian Minister have done was to have pulled the tongue out had officially warned the Austrian Govern- VICE TO ALL WHO WISH NICE HAIR . and tied it , but no attempt had been made ment that the police had knowledge of plots and they both rolled on the floor . Finally , graceful condition , and the gentleman who Moore , the vivacious young actress playing at The Captain jumped out of bed , of thing wilfully . The garden was in a dis- It is not generally known that Miss Unity at artificial respiration at all . against the life of the Archduke . The latter , Dr. Wyborn said that a simple method of however , refused to pay any heed . when overpowered , the accused gave in , and came to look over the house on seeing the leading part in the " Marriage Market at artificial respiration was rolling the body the Captain found that the revolver was his garden and outside would not go inside . The Daly's Theatre , London , recently had the about from side to side .. " NOTHING IS SPARED ME . " damage was not due to fair wear and tear . own , and was empty . unpleasant experience of losing a large Continuing the evidence , Joe Williams , a His Honour said he thought the evidence quantity of her beautiful hair . Writing boatman , Welsh Bicknor , said he was at the might be narrowed down , and said it must from Daly's Theatre she tells us how , after Ferrie Inn between 12 and 1 o'clock on AGED EMPEROR'S LAMENT.- be shown that plaintiff allowed this damage undergoing an operation , her hair lost its Thursday . He took an empty boat down to to be done through negligence or either that lustre and hegan to fall out to an alarming down he saw a hat floating on the water diately informed of the assassination of the the Station , and about 150 yards on the way The Emperor Francis Joseph was imme- it was done wilfully . extent . A friend advised her to try Lavona Mr. Thorpe submitted that this damage Hair Tonio , and this is what she says con- some three yards from the bank , just op- Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife at would accept His Honour's suggestion that used Lavona Hair Tonic I am glad to say them up , and afterwards brought them to Techl for the summer , retired immediately to was not the result of fair wear and tear , and cerning this preparation : " Since I have posits the path . The muffler and the coat Sarajevo , and was profoundly moved by the were also floating on the water . He picked news . His Majesty , who had just arrived at the damage was the result of negligence . that the falling out has completely stopped . Mr. James Robins , foreman at Mr. W. H. I am simply delighted . My hair has now the Ferrie Inn . his apartments , and gave orders for prepara- Smith's , of Weston , builder , gave evidence much more life in it , and the result of using Coroner , in summing up , said it was a case This was all the evidence taken . and the tions to be made for his return to Schönbrunn . as to the inspection of the house and Lavona Hair Tonio is most satisfactory . " Another message adde : When the news of premises with a view to giving an estimate Lavona Hair Tonic is in . fact so wonderfully of either accidental drowning or suicide . If the tragedy was conveyed to the Emperor he for the work that was required to be done . effective , that it is obtainable under the man deliberately walked in the water was quite overcome with emotion and unable tion was whether they should adopt the audi- the works of the Static Scientific Company . Horton's BENEDICT PILLS and that he had known these premises all money back from Albert Porter . 18 High- the idea of having a dip that would be atci " Terrible , terrible . Nothing is spared me . " He said he had twenty - three yeans experience sonally - signed guarantee of satisfaction or then that was suicide , but if he went in with to speak for some minutes . Finally he said : sentatives desired altering . The section A renewed outbreak of anthrax has occurred was " That the Urban Council shall make the past six months . The annual holidays , or farmers in the West of England are petition . manufacturers having done very badly during in the Westbury district of Wiltshire , and all payments duly provided by the committee counts connected therewith , and that the the depression and shortage of orders , the On various farms cattle have been found dead , on behalf of the brigade up - keep , and all ac- wakes , " are now beginning , and , owing being the Board of Agriculture to take action . Rural Council should repay the Urban Coun- stoppages in many instances are being and in the River Biss , which is alleged to be cil on the balancing of their accounts , etc. one of the causes of the outbreak , carcases This agreement had given them considerable have also been discovered . One farmer alone trouble , instead of being a blessing , ever since lost thirty - one head of cattle . tended . " WIRELESS " FACTORY DESTROYED . > it was entered into . The agreement was The East Ham firemen were engaged at quite familiar to all of them , and the ques- Catherine - road , East Ham , on Monday , where tor's suggestion and keep the accounts abso- manufacturers . of wireless telegraphic appa- The CLERK , in reply to a question , said ing estimated at £ 6,000 . The cause is un- lutely separate . ratus , were destroyed by fire , the damage be- known . The loss is covered by insurance . EAST LONDON AND THE WELSH CHURCH . the accounts were kept separate , but what the auditor meant was that they should have separate books , which will mean extra ex- pense . Mr. BRAWN said that without the joint committee it was suggested that the Clerk to the Rural Council should be appointed as A great demonstration of protest against the Welsh Church Bill was held in Victoria Clerk to the joint committee , and that the Park , E. , on Saturday . The speakers declared Urban Clerk , who had carried on the duties that if the bill became law under the Parlia as secretary to the brigade for about 27 , ment Act they would press for its repeal 1 street , Ross . per- dental Mrs. Jones had them Free to Ladies . his life . He also knew what the condition of In a few days correct all irregularities and the house was before Capt . Thwaites took Under this guarantee you do not pay one that he had his coat an . but he may have cemove all obstructions ; also oure Anamin , and possession . They were thoroughly tenantable , rause no injury ; to the married or single are clean and tidy . Witness then proceeded to penny for the tonic unless it satisfies you taken it off while he was in the water . Bro- invaluable . From most chemists , or by post , give the details of the work , and the price completely , and your decision is absolutely bably being in a confused and muddled state under cover , 1/14 or 2/9 , from Horton & Co. , paid for the work done in the house by his final ; therefore we strongly recommend all from continual drinking he may have walked readers suffering from hair trouble of any into the water to cool himself on such a warm day . They had by no means an easy Birmingham Lying - in Hospital ) , Dept. 10 , Aston was not the result of a fair wear and tear , Manor , Birmingham . Sold over 50 years . All but neglect . The garden was also in a very verdict of " Found drowned , " but this was adles should send penny stamp for a free sample wild state . PHOTO FRAMES - For the largest selection not altogether desirable . of Pills , also Improved Sanitary Towel , and in Mr. Sidney Price , house decorator , of the of new patterns call at the Gazette " The jury , after some deliberation , brought firm of Messrs . Price and Sons , Ross , said he Office . - Advt . beresting booklet post free . in a verdict of " accidental death . " A St. Petersburg telegram says that 200 eating ices of bad quality sold by hawkers at cases of serious illness have been caused by Czarskoye - Selo , A legacy of £ 50 to " my first errand boy , " sett , a Sheffield manufacturer , whose estate is Chemiste ( Chief Dispenser from the late firm . In his opinion the state of the house kind to get a bottle and try it without delay case to decide . They could return an open Albert Coates , was left by Mr. Joseph Bas- valued at £ 01,162 . He bequeathed over £ 2,000 to charities . Ross Rural District Council . THE OLD COACH ROAD AT LEA THE ASTON INGHAM WELL AGAI LLANGARRON WATER SCHEME . PETITION IN SUPPORT OF EXTENSI THE BALLINGHAM FIRE . This Council mét at Union Offices , E on Thursday last . when Ald . T. Pr ( Chairman ) , presided , with Mr. J. Mur in the vice - chair . Others present were ! 0. R. Middleton , Capt . T. Raymond Svm Mr. M. K. M. Power . Mr. H. H. Child . F. W. Herbert . Mr. R. Pashley . Mr. F Collins , Mr. F. Gibson Frv . Mr. T. A. L Mr. J. W. Robinson . Mr. G. W. Jones . C. Hitchings . Mr. J. Parr , Mr. H. H Mr. E. W. Prevost . Mr. W. Llord . Mr A. Meredith , Mr. C. 4. Sendamore , Mr G. Protheroe with Mr. J Fred Ar ( Clerk ) . Mr. J. Lewis and Mr. A. B. 1 ( Surveyors ) . SURVEYORS ' REPORTS . Mr. FARR reported , among other matt that a large hole had fallen in on the roa Wilton after the steam roller had pa and that he had sent to the County veyor . He had also received instructio see that no danger arose through this which was caused by the rats and an drain . Mr. FARR was instructed to attend three dangerous grips in the road at Weir End Mr. LEWIS stated that the Vice - Chair and himself met . Mr. Gallimore's fore and respecting the Queenswood road . agreed to repair the road - side immedia on the completion of the hauling from wood . FINANCE REPORT . Mr. MURDOCH read the report of Finance Committee , which showed a hal at the bank of £ 2.408 13s . 9d .. less un sented cheques of £ 1 1s , 5d .. leaving £ 2 12s . 4d . They required £ 965 10s . 1d . to all their current liabilities , and when se would leave a credit balance of £ 1.442 2s The unpaid calls due came to £ 288 , m would make their total credit £ 1.730 2s He ( Mr. Murdoch ) proposed the adoptio the report . Mr. HITCHINGS seconded , and it carried . STEAM ROLLER REPORT . Mr. PROTHEROE presented the st roller report , which gave the amount of work done hr the different rollers in respective districts . Mr. Lewis had also ceived a request from the County Co for the use of another roller for Mo next . The question of hauling with Council's own engine was recommende he deferred . He proposed that the repo ndonted . Mr. MURDOCH seconded , and it carried OLD COACH ROAD AT LEA . The CLERK said he had received a le from the Roads and Bridges Committee reference to the taking over of the old o road at the Len . The committee , after sidering the matter , fa'led to see their to take any action respecting this road The CHAIRMAN said it was discusse last Saturday's meeting , when he trie get the committee to authorise the C Survevor to inspect this rond and re But they would not have it , and sa Mr. Power would he no use to do so . also rather against it . Mr. PROTHEROE : Do they know road ? The CHAIRMAN : No , ther do not , I am afraid I do not . Mr. POWER said he was not act against it . He considered , however , th would he a hopeless thing to approach Rond Board to do this , seeing they had so much other work to do . It would been hopeless to ask them . Mr. PROTHEROE : If you did not port it is that why it was quashed ? Mr. HITCHINGS said he considered A most important matter , and if the were taken over it would be a great imp ment . Mr. POWER said the District Co would have to put the road in proper before the County Council would tal over . It was a question for the Dis Conncil . The CHAIRMAN did not agree , as road would be a substitute for another of great henefit to the district . Mr. CHILD inquired when the C Counucil were going to purchase the pro at the corner of this road . That would It was the hably cost them £ 1.000 . dangerous corner in the district , and it ed as though the County Council wer glecting their duties . Mr. MURDOCH said it was not a qu of the County Council neglecting their d but it was the fault of their represent if they did not press these matters It was their own they came forward . sentatives who did not do their duty . OVERHEAD TELEGRAPH LINE The CLERK read a letter from the Office Engineer with reference to the tion of an overhead telegraphic line alon road from Bill Mills . The Surerror was instructed to take precaution to see that these poles placed as far off the road as possible , was a very narrow road . and report Council again . THE WELL AT ASTON INGHAN The CLERK read the following from the Aston Parish Council : - Sir . Well at Pigs Cross - I am di by the Chairman of the Parish Cou write and inform your Council stha drain your Survevor has had put do the above well is worse than nsele fact when it rains now , the people . get to the well at all , and I am dired ask your Council to see to this mat once , as the Parish Council are wai do their part of the work - Yours fully , Sam Jackson . The CEERK said he had sent that on to Mr. Lewis for his observation Mr. Lewis had written : TH " I had the drain laid as appro Councillor Power on the instructi the Council : when I inspected the I found the drain carried too far , so one pipe removed to , let off the o surroundings about as before . done a month ago . I advised th drain should he left until the Parish cil had protected the well , which w proper course to pursue , and had done no trouble would have arisen . Mr. POWER said it was reported Parish Council that the drain had he in wrong , and that they could not d part until the District Council had out their work properly , or that th were laid to the Parish Council's satis Mr. MURDOCH proposed that Mr he asked to inspect this work , and re The the Council to think about . could write to the Parish Council meantime . LLANGARRON WATER SUPP The CLERK read the following reference to the proposed extension Woodfields , Langarr June 16th , Sir , I enclose with this a petition been presented to me by a number payers in this parish , and beg that lay it before the Ross District Cour this letter , as early as possible , and sary before the Local Government F am informed that a petition has bee and forwarded either to your Co |