Ross Gazette 23rd April 1914 - Page 6
Ross Gazette 23rd April 1914 - Page 6
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| Date | 23/04/1914 |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 23rd April 1914 |
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4 HUDSON NEW - HUDSON LADIES ' MODEL . Prices from £ 5 19s . 6d . PASSEY & HALL , CYCLE ENGINEERS , CENTRAL CYCLE Limited , WORKS , ROSS . Agents in Boss and District for the popular NEW HUDSON CYCLES . For many years Official Repairers to the O.T.O. NEW - HUDSON GENT.'S MODEL . PRICES from £ 5 19s . 6d . THE ROSS GAZETT ington . Mr. A. Matthews . whole Board . DELEGATES APPOINTED . THURSDAY , A Remarkable Birth . APRIL 8 , 1014 . NEWLY - BORN CHILD DISCOVERED BADLY WOUNDED . at the time of the birth . Mr. R. Pashley was also present . The following evidence was taken : - The Unprotected Fire . Territorials . MEETING OF THE HEREFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION . HEREFORDSHIRE REGIMENT . National Deposit Friendly Soalety . DIVISIONAL ANNUAL MEETING . Sixty - six arrangement with regard to the House Com- mittee which would meet on alternate Thurs days to Board days at three o'clock in the DEATH FROM BURNS . afternoon , as it was impossible for that com- mittee to meet on Board Day in the future . Several deaths have occurred in the Ross The annual meeting of the Gloucester Di APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES . Very remarkable and at present inexplic district this year through lack of sufficient vision of the National Deposit Friendly THE COUNTY NAME . Assessment Committee . Mr. H. T. Blake , able circumstances surround the birth and protection round a fire , resulting in children Society was held in the Raikes Memoriat Mr. J. Murdoch , Mr. T. Preece , Mr. J. G. death of Mary Wood , the seven days old having been burnt and death following . The quarterly meeting of the Hereford - Schools on Saturday afternoon , when there Protheroe , Mr. W. B. Pilkington , Mr. F. S. and illegitimate daughter of Hilda Mary Another case was heard at an inquest , con Three days previous to ducted by the deputy Coroner , Mr. W. hire Territorial Force Association has been was an attendance of 17 members of the Collins , Mr. M. K. M. Power , Mr. A. Mat - Wood , of Ross . thews , Mr. F. W. Herbert , Mr. F. Cooper , giving birth to the child the mother com- Carless , at the Ross Cottage Hospital held at the Barracks , Hereford . There were Divisional Committee and 80 delegates from menced in a situation as cook at Kerne Saturday , concerning the death of Ethel Mr. J. Day , Mr. C. A. Scudamore . Finance Committee - Mr . F. Cooper , Mr. Lodge , near Ross , the residence of Mr. R. Pagh , illegitimate daughter of William present Sir John Cotterell , Bart . ( president ) . 85 districts in the area of administration ,. 8. H. Deakin , Mr. W. B. Pilkington , Col. Pashley , where the birth took place . No Roberta , labourer , of Berryhill , Weston , Col. O. R. Middleton ( Chairman ) , Col. M. J. including Mr. G. B. Kemp , Mr. M. E .. 0. R. Middleton , Mr. H. H. Child , Mr. F. one was present when the child was born , Ross . The child was four and a half years G. Scobie . C.B. ( Vice - Chairman ) , and the Brown , Mr. W. Baldwin , and Mr. S. T. J. C. Curtis , Mr. J Parr , Mr. H. Lickfold . but within a few minutes two of the other of age , and was left for a few minutes a following members , viz . , Col. Hopton , Lieut . Dazeley from the Ross district . The reporte Contract Committee . Mr. J. Murdoch , servants in the house were present , and they room where there was an unprotected fire . Col. Leather , Major Wood - Roe , Major Car- presented showed that satisfactory progress were forthcoming that the position of the Mr. H. T. Blake , Mr. G. W. Jones , Mr. R. made the gruesome discovery that the child's Her flannel clothing became ignited , and less , Major Lutley , Capt . Hill , Mr. Speer , had been maintained , and official assurances Pashley , Mr. S. H. Deakin , Mr. E. Morgan , jaw had been completely severed in two . Dr. death occurred from the effects of the injur Mr. Kevill - Davies , and Mr. Vaughan . The report of the following committees for Society in regard to the working of the . Mr. F. Cooper , Mr. J. G. Protheroe , Mr. A. J. Campbell was communicated with , and les a few hours afterwards . M. K. M. Power , Mr. F. W. Bull , Mr. W. after his examination the mother and child The jury comprised Mr. H. C. Jefferies , the past quarter were adopted , viz .: Horse Inenrance Act was absolutely sound finan- Division . was in the chair , supported by B. Pilkington , Mr. W. Lloyd , Mr. A. Gwil were removed to the Ross Workhouse In Mr. T. Blian , Mr. R. Davies , Mr. R. Lattey , and Transport , Lands and Buildings , Finance cially . Mr. E. H. Spring , Chairman of the Councillor W. J. Merrett . of Cheltenham , lim , Col. O. R. Middleton , Mr. H. Lickfold , firmary , where the child died on Wednesday Mr. O. Price , Mr. A. Dean , Mr. L. Smith , and Supply . last . The inquest was held at the Work- Mr. C. Harris , Mr. J. Gay , Mr. L. Rose , and Mr. W. T. Collett , Divisional Secretary : .. Mr. H. Hone . The 45th annual report of the Society was House Committee . - After considerable dis house on Saturday , before the deputy coroner Mr. E. Elsom , and Mr. J. Watkins . Inspector G , McKee , Hereford and County In regard to the proposed alteration in the enssion it was resolved , on the proposition of Mr. W. T. Carless , and , according to the Mr. DAY , seconded by Mr. CONSTABLE medical evidence , the wounds could only branch of the N.S.P.O.C , watched the case designation of the King's ( Shropshire Light presented , showing that during the year Infantry ) to The King's ( Shropshire and 42,192 benefit members were admitted to the CURTIS , that this committee should be con- have been inflicted with a very sharp - edged on behalf of the society . The evidence given was as follows : - instrument . A corkscrew was found in the Herefordshire Light Infantry ) , a letter hav- deposit section , and , after allowing for stituted by the whole Board . Asylums Visiting Committee - Burghill room , but Dr. Campbell explained that the William Roberts , labourer , Berry Hill , ing been received from the Army Council deaths , withdrawals , and lapses , there was a Asylum : Mr. M. K. M. Power , Mr. H. Tclear - cut wounds could not have been made Weston , near Ross , said the body was that suggesting that the designation of the 1st net increase of 17.205 , the total strength on Blake . Gloucester Asylum : Mr. W. B. Pilk by the corkscrew produced . No other in- of his illegitimate daughter , Ethel Pugh , the Battalion Herefordshire Regiment should be- December 31st being 347,464 , as compared strument at all likely to have caused the mother , Elizabeth Pugh , being dead . The come the Herefordshire Battalion of The with 330,259 the previous year . Workhouse Visiting Committee . The wounds was found , and the window was shut child was 44 years old , and very healthy . He King's ( Shropshire and Herefordshire Light new districts were opened , 27 closed , the In the State section 45.391 members were admitted , the approximate membership being miles away from home . His young daughter mously agreed to : - Children's Boarding - Out Committee . - Mr . The jury comprised the following : -Mr . C. knew nothing of the accident , working two Infantry ) , the following reply was unani - number at the end of the year being 2,198 . The sickness experienced was 414.975 . W. B. Pilkington , Mr. H. T. Blake , Mrs. J. Wright . Mr. O. E. Grey , Mr. S. T. Clift , Ethel Joyce Roberts , aged 15 , was left in From Secretary , Herefordshire Territorial Force Association . to Secretary , War 205.485 weeks , an average of 8.54 days , com Maclean , Mrs. J. G. Protheroe , Mrs. J. Parr , Mr. G. Williams , Mr. G. Wheildon , Mr. Acharge while he was away . There were other Mr. C. Hitchings , Mrs. A. W. Foster , Mrs. Dean , Mr. H. London , Mr. H. Drew , Mr. children , all younger . He had had a fire- Office , London , S.W. paring with 2.54 in the previous year . The The Barracks , Hereford . amount paid out in sickness was £ 127,500 , W. B. Pilkington , Mrs. F. W. Herbert , J. Drew , Mr. A. Carter , Mr. A. C. Brown , guard for three years , and had repeatedly told his daughter to be careful where there £ 30,198 for medical attendance , £ 2,187 for 6th March , 1914 . Mrs. H. H. Child , Miss L. Sparrow , Mrs. and Mr. F. Bilbey . was fire . The first he heard of the accident C. L. Whatley , Mrs. H T. Blake , Mrs. £ 126.136 Sir , In reply to War Office Letter , old - age pay , and £ 3.851 for grace pay . Mem- deposited and withdrew was on Thursday night , about 7 o'clock , Monev - Kyrle , Miss W. Ingram ( Bridstow ) , Mrs. Mary Waite , night murse at the Ross when a boy told him to hurry up , as his 20 / Infantry / 425 ( A.G.1 ) dated 18th Febru bers Miss Wilton ( Foy ) . Workhouse Infirmary , said the body was that little child was burnt very badly . He found ary , 1914 , I have the honour to report that 126.170 . the total amount standing to their of Mary Wood , aged seven days , daughter of Hilda Mary Wood , domestic servant , resid- the child at a neighbour's , where it was my Association are of opinion that it is desir- credit being £ 1.284.135 . A sum of £ 29,818 . heing dressed . The doctor , who had prev - able for the name of " Herefordshire " to be had been advanced on members ' mortgage , ing at Kerne Lodge , near Ross . The child iously been sent for , arrived , and ordered associated with that of Shropshire in connec- and 875 new policies for assurance were was brought into the Infirmary about 3 Mr. E. H. Spring proposed that the re- o'clock in the afternoon on Wednesday , the child to be brought into the Ross Cot- tion with the Regular and Special Reserve issued . the total amount of assurance being Edith Joyce Roberts said she was the Infantry ) in consequence of the supply of men It was very gratifying They , port be adopted . April 8th , by Dr. Campbell , and remained tage Hospital , and he brought it in a cab . Battalions of The King's ( Shropshire Light £ 81.000 . there until about 10 o'clock on Wednesday daughter of the last witness , and lived with being drawn from both counties . night , April 15th , when it died . All the should now be the fourth largest friendly while it was in the Infirmary it was in an him . Deceased was her sister , and she was however , desire me to make the following ob- to them to know that a society which com- ailing condition , and suffering from wounds in charge of her . On Thursday afternoon , servations with regard to the Territorial In - menced in a tiny little village 45 years ago They knew that the she left her in the house , about 5 o'clock . fantry Battalion of Herefordshire . When the Territorial Force was in process society in England . on the month and chin . Miss Ruby Thrower , residing at Kerne The child was in the kitchen . Witness went Lodge in the capacity of domestic servant , to her neighbour , Mrs. Goode , next door . to of formation , it was distinctly stated by the entrance of the Insurance Act had meant e stated that Hilda Mary Wood came into her ask for some soap . She was only there two then Secretary of State for War , in answer great strain and considerable anxiety . I RS cook . About 12.20 p.m. on April 8th cry out that something was on fire . Witness ties without a Regular regiment would be working fund showed a substantial balance , ran out , and deceased came out of the house specially dealt with so that infantry battal- and that they had discovered in the State section that both in administration and in master's employ three days before April 8th minutes . She heard her other sister Alice to a direct question , that the cases of conn- was a pleasure , however , to know that every with her clothes on fire . She tried to put ions should bear the county name . The name of the Battalion soon afterwards benefits they were working well within the Wood was upstairs in her room . She was They had £ 204,000 taken ill the preceding night , about 10 standing to their credit on investments in EXPLANATION . o'clock , and told witness that she had wind them ont , caught hold of a sack and wrapped The annual meeting of this authority was A protest was made and the Battalion was the State section . The transfers showed a round the heart . She rolled about the floor round her , and carried her to Mrs. Price's . appeared as The Herefordshire Battalion of actuarial estimates . when the members present attacks many time before . Witness believed the doctor . Sometimes she did put the Raymond Symons , Mr. S. H. Deakin , Mr. F. which the Guardians had no control what what she said , and left her lying in bed in guard round the fire , when she was not there shire Regiment , " and a special uniform was like 15.000 , and he was very gratified that the morning . She was then getting worse . hut on account of only just previously sanctioned , keeping alive memories of the the maiority of these transfers did not come W. Herbert , Mr. R. Pashley , Mr. G. W. ever . He should just like to mention a few She went up to see her several times during lighting the fire , and only going out for a 36th Foot ( Herefordshire Regiment ) . The from other friendly societies . Jones , Mr. F. S. Collins , Mr. J. T. Stone , There was the improved dietary ordered by shire Rifle Volunteer Corps , by adopting the officers , committee , and members , and he the morning , but Wood still said she did not few minutes , she did not think it necessary Herefordshire Militia , and The 1st Hereford- owed much to the loyalty and devotion of the Mr. D. A. Meredith , Mr. M. K. M. Power , the Local Government Board . The food and MENTAL DEFICIENCY ACT . Witness offered to to put the guard up . The child was clothed Grass Green Facings of the Line Battalion , felt sure that if they would work together require any assistance . Mr. J. Murdoch , Mr. J. Parr , Mr. T. A. necessaries of life had risen in all cases , but The CLERK read a letter from the Clerk fetch the doctor , but Wood said she did not in flannel .. the inhilee of the Society was celebrated they Dr. A. J. Campbell , Ross , gave evidence the Buttons of the Militia , and the Collar in the future as they had in the past , when Lock , Mr. W. Lloyd , Mr. J. Watkins , Mr. in some cases by 50 per cent . The county to the Hereford Board of Guardians , with want him . About ten minutes past 12 she would have , instead of 762.000 members to H. Lickfold , Mr. J. G. Protheroe , Mr. T. rate had gone up from 1s . Od . in the fin reference to the epileptic and feeble minded . to the effect that he was called to Weston Badge ( County Crest ) of the Volunteers . The reasons which actuated the protest in went upstairs again , with the same result . dav . at least 1,000,000 members of the Preece , Mr. F. Gibson Fry , Mr. H. H. Child , 1905 to 2s . 3d . in the £ in 1914 . Society . Mr. S. Birchley , Mr. J. Day , Mr. E. Morgan , total increase in the rates from 1905 to 1914 in which it stated that at the conference of Ten minutes later witness was downstairs on the 16th inst .. to a child suffering from 1908 are the same which prevailed in 1913 , The County of Hereford feel that they Mr. Soring then presented the 18th annual Mr. E. W. Prevost , Mr. A. Matthews , was from 3s . 10 d . to 4s . 6d . in the £ . The the Guardians of the various unions in the when she heard a noise , and immediately burns . He saw her about 7 o'clock , and and at the present time . Mr. H. Hone . Mr. J. W. Robinson , Mr. C. children had had to be boarded out at a cost county held recently the following resolu- went upstairs . She found the bed all covered found her very bad with burns . The child Witness asked what was the had been properly treated by the district have heen hardly dealt with , inasmuch as report of the Division , and he again con- Hitchings , Mr. A. Herbert , Mr. C. Freer , of £ 408 , and the lunatics now cost £ 1,912 , tion was passed : - " That in the opinion of with blood . Mr. J. Parr , Mr. C. A. Scudamore , Mr. H. as against £ 1,405 in 1905. He thought it this meeting a combination of the Poor Law matter , and Wodd said : " It's come ! " nurse . He saw that the case was hopeless , their Regular Battalion ( 36th Foot Here- gratulated the members on the continued Unions of this county should be formed to T. Blake , Mr. F. W. Bull , Mr. F. Cooper , only fair to them as a Board that those rate- Then she heard the cry of a the Hospital . He re - dressed the burns at tershire Regiment , and their Militia Battal- both sections of the Society . The membershin Mr. A. Gwillim , Mr. A. G. Evans , Mr. F. J. payers whose money they dealt with should carry ont the various duties for the epileptic " What ? " inquired witness , but Wood did but thought it better to order its removal to fordshire Regiment ) became the 2nd Worees- progress and increase of new members in The average days ' sick pay per Constable Curtis , with Mr. J. Fred Arnold he cognisant of these facts . This Board of and feeble - minded persons chargeable to the baby , and called for assistance . She noticed the Hospital , but it died about 12.50 a.m. on ion was obliged to adopt the name and uni- in the denosit and State sections was now fantry ) . It is believed that the taking away member was 8.88 days . The report was ( Clerk ) . Mr. A. H. Webb and Mr. E. W. Guardians was not extravagant , and it was he glad to know as soon as possible whether the baby was on the bed lying face down- the 17th inst . from shock arising from the form of The King's ( Shropshire Light In- 13.500 . wards . Witness went out of the room to burns . The Coroner said he thought it was a very of the Regular Battalion and the change of unanimously adopted amidst applause . - Mr . not their " generosity " that had led to the increased rates . They were a sort of con- the Ross Union would be prepared to join get assistance , and when she returned five the division . and also the vice - presidents the MURDOCH he quite understood was very detri - J . D. Birchall was again elected president of venient adjunct in the hands of superior in the suggested combination . The Volunteer Battalion ( for many years ( Messrs . E. H. Spring . J. Cuer , J. R. Gra- bodies to carry out their requirements . evidence . It was not for them to judge the The attendances of members at Board and Therefore , let the superior bodies be blamed that the County Council had taken this on its hack , and she noticed a cut on the bring in was in accordance with the medical mental to the Militia . for the increased taxation , and not the Board matter ont of their hands , and had appointed father as to whether he had taken sufficient over 1,000 strong ) , though repeatedly urged ham , W. Collett , and the Rev. Canon Billett ) . a committee to deal with it , and that Mrs. precaution , but they all knew the difficulty to become a Battalion of the Shropshire Delegates to the Society's annual meeting at of Guardians , or those who have no say or control over the items which had caused the Maclean was appointed to represent Ross on in a farm labourer's house . There was a law Regiment , declined to do so for similar Sheffield were appointed as follows : Messrs . concerning a child being left in the care of reasons . and remained for several years the H. Messenger . J. H. Dimerv , J. Jones . E. increased cost . Where the Board had got Mr. DEAKIN said this was not the same anyone under a certain age , but unless they only military unit bearing the county name . the control , and could exercise their discre- wished it , he did not think it was necessary tion , the figures showed that they had re - thing . The matter the County Conncil had to add anything to the verdict . Apparently duced the expenditure ( applause ) . He wish- under discussion was , he understood , with the young girl had done all she could for the ed to again thank them for having re - elected reference to the feeble - minded who were not him as Chairman of that Board for another paupers , but this dealt with only those feeble- the child . minded people who were paupers . year ( applause ) . THE ANNUAL MEETING . ELECTION VICE- OF CHAIRMAN , CHAIRMAN , AND THE COMMITTEE . The Chairman and Clerk were again re- appointed as representatives of the Board on The the Association of Poor Law Unions . delegates chosen to attend the West Midland Poor Law Conference at Malvern on May 5th and 6th . when papers will be read on Drink and Pauperism . and the New Poor Law Orders , were the Chairman , Mr. Preece , and the Clerk . the in - maintenance cost £ 1,561 , but in 1914 Ross Board of Guardians . it cost £ 1491 . The out - relief in 1905 cost £ 2,391 , whereas in 1914 it only In 1905 the salaries £ 1,458 . cost cost £ 1,048 , but in 1914 they were £ 1,012 . Those figures showed a considerable decrease in the expenditure , and they were the only headings under which the Guardians could be said to have an independent discretion and control . Comparing the two years 1905 and 1914 , under the above headings , the cost had been reduced by a sum of £ 1,089 , while the poor rate had not increased , but was actually less . The increased cost or the rise of the held at Union Offices , Ross , on Thursday , general rates had come about in consequence Local Government Board was brought for- most of the night , but said she did not want Mrs. Price undressed her , put some oil on The King's ( Shropshire Light Infantry ) . of the orders received from the superior Maclean , Col. O. R. Middleton , Capt . T. authorities and other contingencies over ward , and the CLERK said he had written anything done for her as she had had the the burns , and then sent for the nurse and then termed " 1st Battalion The Hereford - halance in favour of the Society of something THE INCREASED RATES AN were Mrs. Gent ( Relieving Officers ) , and Mr. H. L. P. Battersea ( Master ) . THE ATTENDANCES . Council meetings for the year 1918-14 were as follows , the possible attendances being 24 : Mr. H. Hone 24 , Mr. T. A. Lock 24 , Mr. H. T. Blake 24 , Mr. T. Preece 23 , Mr. J. Murdoch 23 , Mr. F. Cooper 22 , Mr. C. Freer 21 , Mr. J. T. Stone 21 , Mr. W. Lloyd 21 , Mr. F. S. Collins 21 , Mr. J. G. Protheroe 21 , Mr. E. Morgan 21 , Mr. W. B. Pilkington 21 , Mr. M. K. M. Power 20 , Mr. A. Herbert 20 , Mr. C. A. Scudamore 20 , Mr. J. W. Robinson 20 , Mr. R. Pashley 20 , Mr. E. W. Prevost 20 , Mr. J. Parr 19 , Mr. C. Hitchings 19 , Mr. S. H. Deakin 19 , Mr. D. A. Meredith 18 , Mr. A. Matthews 18 , Mr. G. W. Jones 16 , Captain T. A. Symonds 16 , Mr. J. Grundy 16 , Mrs. M. Maclean 16 , Mr. F. G. Fry 15 , Mr. F. W. Bull 15. Mr. John Day 14 , Mr. F. W. Herbert 14 , Mr. H. H. Child 18 , Mr. A. W. Foster 13 , Mr. A. G. Evans 13 , Col. 0. R. Middleston 13. Mr. F. J. C. Curtis 13 , Mrs. F. J. C. Curtis 13 , Mr. S. Birchley 11 , Mr. A. Gwillim 10 , Mr. J. Griffiths ( deceased ) 8 , Mr. J. Watkins 4 . The CHAIRMAN said that the members of the Board had made excellent attendances , and altogether the returns supplied by the ed that three of the members had attended every possible meeting . RELIEVING OFFICERS ' REPORTS . The RELIEVING OFFICERS reported that they had relieved 237 poor persons dur- ing the fortnight at a cost of £ 53 Os . 8d .. and that , with non - resident relief , amounted to £ 55 8s . 5d . ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN . Mr. MURDOCH rose and said it gave him the greatest pleasure to propose the re - elec- tion of Mr. Pilkington as their Chairman for the coming year . THE VICE - CHAIRMANSHIP . The Mr. BLAKE proposed the re - election of Mr. Cooper as Vice - Chairman of the Board . The CHAIRMAN seconded , and it was carried unanimously . Mr. COOPER , in returning thanks , said he hoped the business would be carried on as satisfactorily in the coming year as it had been done in the last . He had sat on that Board nearly ever since it had been establish- ed , and he was quite willing to continue ( ap- plause ) . CO - OPTED MEMBERS . Mr. MURDOCH proposed that Mrs. Maclean be again co - opted . Mr. HERBERT seconded , and the resolution was unanimously Mr. COLLINS suggested that the term of office be increased to three years , and this the Board agreed to ... agreed to . Mr. MURDOCH proposed that Mrs. Pro- theroe be the other co - opted member . Mr. Power seconded , and the motion was carried . FINANCE REPORT . Mr. COOPER presented the report of the Finance Committee , which showed a balance at the bank of £ 1,044 18s . 7d . less unpresent- ed cheques of £ 3 6s . 6d . , which left £ 1,041 Mr. Pilkington had made 78. 1d . They required that morning £ 1,095 Mr. MATTHEWS said that as a represen- tative of the Gloucestershire parishes , he wished to support the motion , which was carried with acclamation . EXPLANATION . 18s . 9d . to meet their current liabilities , and NEW BRIDSTOW ASSISTANT OVERSEER The CLERK read a letter from the Brid- stow Parish Council stating that Mr. A. H. Webb , the Relieving Officer , had been an- the place of Mr. Driver at a salary of £ 20 pointed Assistant Overseer of the parish in per annum . The question of whether Mr. Webb would he allowed to take the Appointment by the to the Local Government Board asking for their permission , and he believed that per- mission would be granted . various Unions . " He ( Mr. Moore ) should that committee . After other remarks by Mr. POWER and not answer . chin . The doctor was sent for , and ordered the child to he taken to the Workhouse In- firmary . On the following day witness helped to clean the room , and while doing it she found a corkscrew in the fireplace . It was quite clean . Mr. Grey inquired what sort of noise was heard . Witness : Just a thump , as though some thing had heen dropped on the floor . About two seconds afterwards I heard another thump . In reply to another juror , witness stated that she had noticed nothing strange about Wood's condition . The corkscrew belonged to the house , but there were no bottles in the room which would require opening . Neither did she see any discoloured rag . She did not notice her condition . A verdict in accordance with the medical evidence was returned . THE DANGER OF SPLIT HAIRS . Mr. PREECE , the CHAIRMAN said he thought the suggestion from Hereford was a very reasonable one . He thought their Clerk should write and say that they should combine . At present they were working in The hair on nearly every human head has a the dark , and it would be no good them standing out by themselves . He would there- tendency to split at the end . This tendency fore pronose that they do combine . Miss Ann Green , cook , Kerne Lodge , said increases greatly unless the scalp is able to Mr. BLAKE seconded , and it was carried , she had no suspicion as to the condition of supply the additional nourishment necessary Wood prior to April 8th . Wood had come to prevent it , and if allowed to increase . the VALUATION OF WORKHOUSE . two or three days before to take her place . condition becomes general all over the scalp ; The CLERK produced the district valuer's She was not sleeping in the house . but went some hairs having as many as five or six little report on the valuation of the workhouse , there in the morning and heard that she shoots . When in this state the hair be which showed that the gross value of the was ill . Witness was downstairs in the comes so impoverished and weak that it house was returned at £ 13,708 , and the kitchen with Miss Thrower , and went up breaks off near the root . The application of original full site valued at £ 1,088 . , with the when she called to her . When she got into a nourishing tonic has , however , proved a original total value at £ 14.748 . The Clerk the room she saw a baby on the bed . Iving most effective remedy in many cases , and pointed out that the acreage was not men- face downwards , and there was a lot of blood our readers will be interested to know that tioned . about on the bed and on Wood's clothes . one of the most prominent Hair Specialists Mr. PREECE wondered whether the re- She then went for assistance , but did not strongly recommends Lavona Hair Tonic as turn included the garden on the opposite side see the baby's face . When she saw the the most suitable . This tonic derives its name of the road . mother she was standing up , and seemed in from its principal ingredient , Lavona de an ordinary state of mind . The Clerk was instructed to write and say that the Board raised no objection to the return , provided that the acreage was in- serted and if it included the garden . MANY IN ROSS . Composee , particularly valuable on account of its being the only preparation really suo- cessful in thoroughly nourishing the hair roots and so promoting growth . If you don't feel satisfied after using a bottle of Lavons My association cordially agree with the fol- lowing resolution , which was unanimously passed by the Herefordshire County Council in January , 1913- The Society Sheppard . Mrs. R. M. Collett , Mrs. S. L. Merrett , and Miss Ricketts . The election of eight representatives on the divisional com- mittee resulted in the appointment of Mrs. Merrett ( Cheltenham ) . Mr. J. Howard ( Hera- That in the interests of the County of ford ) . Mr. S. T. Dazeley ( Ross ) . Mr. W. Tidy Hereford it is desirable for this Conncil to Malvern ) . Miss Gill ( Cheltenham ) , Miss petition the War Office to reintroduce the | Winkworth ( Gloucester ) . Mr. Watts ( Durs- name of " Herefordshire " in connection lev ) , and Mr. Ash ( Evesham ) -The Chairman with a Regular unit in the Army List , and then dealt very fully with the proposed few that as Herefordshire has amendments to the rules and with furthermore , heen linked with Shropshire for the last questions which arose . - Messrs . E. H. Spring 30 years and provides a large percentage and W. J. Merrett were again unanimously of recruits for that regiment , this Council alerted representatives on the general com- begs to suggest that the name of the Regi- mittes - Mr . J. Cher pronosed a very hearty ment belonging to this district so far as vote of thanks to them for the time and regards the Regular Force only , which is devotion they had given to the interests now known as The King's ( Shropshire of the Society . which had meant a consider- Light Infantry ) shall henceforth he known ahle amount of sacrifice on their nart . Mr. PS The King's ( Shronshire and Hereford- W. J. Merrett , in responding , said how much shire Light Infantry ) , but that the local he had appreciated being a member of the Territorial Battalion shall retain and el - Central Committee and the insight he had WAVE continue to bear the present local gained into the inner workings of the Society title of " The Herefordshire Regiment , " which had deenened his confidence that the and shall always wear the present distinc- Society had only to become well - known to tive local uniform . I have the honour to be , Sir , Your obedient servant , ( Signed ) C. K. Wood , Colonel , Secretary , Herefordshire Territorial Force Association . STRENGTH . In reply to a juror : The mother was standing up in her night attire . She heard the child cry as she was going upstairs . Mrs. Alice Bevan , residing at Walford , said she was called to Kerne Lodge by the last Hair Tonic you can always have your units on April 1st , 1914 , viz : - witness . She was taken upstairs , where she money back Ohemists will Bell it The following is the strength of the three saw the mother standing by the window with to you on that understanding , and Herefordshire Regiment : her clothing covered with blood . Witness will give you a signed guarantee to that Saw a baby lying on the bed on its back , effect . Go to Albert Porter , of 18 , High- ... Tobal , excln- sive of P Officers , O Ranks . Steff . he the first society in England . Mr. Spring and himself were always most ready and willing to assist either the secretary or mem- hors so as to contrihnte towards the success- ful and smooth working of the Society . ACID STOMACHS ARE DANGEROUS COMMON SENSE ADVICE BY A DIS- TINGUISHED . SPECIALIST . " Acid " stomach are dangerous because 611 681 acid irritates and inflames the delicate lining of the stomach , thus hindering and prevent- 89 20 19 ... Strength on April 1st , 1914 20 SCHOOLMASTER'S CRIME To complete ... www *** Establishment ... 25 857 A TRAGEDY OF JEALOUSY . Hd . Qr . Co. A.S. Corps .: 174 Strength on Jan. 1st , 1914 7 Recruits 9 8 Total increase ** 89 ing the proner action of the stomach , and 20 leading to nine - tenths of the cases of stomach 19 trouble from which people suffer . Medicines and medicinal treatments are useless in such 690 650 cases , for they leave the source of the trouble , the arid in the stomach , as danger- 232 5 227 ous as ever . The acid must be neutralised ; and its formation prevented , and the best 882 thing for this purpose is half a teaspoonful of bisurated magnesia , a simple antacid , taken in a little warm or cold water after 181 eating , which not only neutralises the acid , but also prevents the fermentation from 9 which acidity is developed . Foods which 8 ordinarily cause greatest distress can be eaten with impunity if the meal is followed with a little bisurated magnesia , which can 182 now be obtained in both powder and tablet form from Albert Porter , of 13 , High - street . 12 We would certainly advise those who are subject to digestive trouble to obtain a small 194 quantity and keep it handy . a most excellent Chairman , Murdoch ) words when those were paid there would be a debited men , tired - out women - there are , whose was bleeding . She said : " What have you bottle at once , and if you are not pleased How many , many Ross people - hard - work She noticed a large out on its chin , which atreet , or to any leading chemist , and get Strength on Jan. 1st , 1914 20 were required from him ( Mr. to re- balance of £ 54 11s . 8d . commend this proposition to the Board ( ap- adoption of the report . He proposed the experience is the same as that of the Ross done to the bahvP " The mother replied : you have only to take the guarantee form Recruits plause ) . " Nothing . " Witness remained in charge back to the chemist , and he will give you Discharges , etc. Mr. MURDOCH seconded , and it was car- Mr. POWER seconded . woman who speaks here : until the doctor came , and she explained to back your money , without question . There Total increase ... ... ried . " I have been troubled with backache him the condition she found the baby in . is no possibility of a dispute as the guaran- MEDICAL OFFICER'S SALARY . ever since I was fourteen years of age , " says She had formed her opinion that the baby tee protects you entirely . Mr. COOPER said the Finance Committee Mrs. E. Bundy , of 26 , Over - Ross - street , near was born on the carpet , and afterwards put had also taken into consideration Dr. Camp- St. Mary's Mission Hall , Ross . " The pains on the bed . hecause there were two distinct THE CHAIRMAN AND THE RATES - AN bell's letter applying for an increase in his were shocking , and it was very difficult for pools of blood on the floor . salary owing to the extra work he had been Dr. A. J. Campbell , Rose , stated that on called upon to perform of late years . The me to bend . the 8th inst , he was called to Kerne Lodge . " I suffered from bad headaches and dissi- On his arrival he was informed that the Mr. PILKINGTON , on taking the chair , committee now recommended that the doc- He ex- said he wished to thank them for the honour tor's salary should be increased by £ 15 per ness , together with other symptoms of kidney cook had given birth to a child . amined her and found that a child had been A shooking tragedy through fealousy is re- they had conferred upon him in once again annum , making his total salary £ 55 , and disorder . " But since taking Doan's Backache Kid- born and the placenta had come away , He ported from the village of Carhaix , in Brit- appointing him to that position . It would further that in the event of extra work be his endeavour . so far as possible , to see under the new Institutions Orders being Do Dill have been considerably better attended to her . and then examined the any , M. de Bihon , the local schoolmaster , Discharges , etc. their that the work of the Board was carried on imposed upon him that a further application Doan's pills have done me a world of good . child . It was alive . perfectly healthy , and shooting his wife dead in the presence He ( Mr. I am never troubled as I used to be before full - time , but had been forcibly separated , two children , aged nine years and three years . as smoothly as in the past . It was his happy would be favourably received . H. It appears that in a scene between them the lot to have such an agreeable and pleasant Cooper ) proposed that part of the Com- taking Doan's pills , and I have often re- which caused a lot of haemorrhage . commended the medicine . Board to preside over , and seldom did he mittee's report he adopted . ( Signed ) , E. discovered some wounds on the child which wife threatened to leave him , whereupon he Strength on April 1st . , 1914 7 Bundy . " were bleeding but not badly . The lower jaw picked up a shot gun and said he would pre- To complete Don't neglect your kidneys if you have had been completely severed in two . In his vent her . The elder boy seized the weapon any such unmistakable sign of kidney and opinion they must have been caused by a and called to his mother to " take care . " At Establishment bladder trouble as puffy eyes , watery swel- very sharp instrument or something with a that instant the father fired , and the charge , lings in the ankles and limbs , urinary , dis sharp edge . There was no doubt they were instead of striking the woman , was scattered R.A.M. - Corps : en he hesitated at checking the general DLETON , in giving the House Committee's orders , gravel , rheumatism , aching back , inflicted after the birth of the child , but he over the chimney , the boy's brave action uh- Strength on Jan. 1st . , 1914 5 of conversation that sometimes arose report , also included that of the Master , who pains in the loins and sides , irritability , ner was too concerned about the mother and the doubtedly diverting , the man's aim . The en they first met together . He was al- suggested that an architect should be asked vousness , depression , and a constant languid haby to look for any instrument of that kind . woman ran out of the house , taking the st suggesting that a megaphone for the to report upon the condition of one of the feeling . Doan's Backache Kidney Pills help The corkscrew ( produced ) could not have younger son with her , while the father and Discharges , etc. of the Relieving Officers be obtained , so walls , which , in certain places , had bulged you by throwing out the kidney poisons in possibly caused the wounds , not being sharp the other boy struggled for the possession of at it might serve as a channel of communi- out considerably . cation with the Chairman . Having made a Mr. Cooper said they had known this to ginning . As both Mr. Blake and which so many fatal diseases have their be enough to inflict the clear cuts . He had the the gun . The father soon threw off the boy Strength on April 1st , 1914 5 118 118 little complaint as nicely as he could , he be the case for the last twenty or thirty mother and child removed to the Ross In- and chased his wife . When she was over- would now proceed to deal with a more ser- years , the committee decided to recommend all dealers , or from Foster - McClellan Co. , 8 , inst . The cause of death was shock following pity on my children ! " but the schoolmaster Price 28. 9d . a box , six boxes 188. 9d .; of firmary . where the child died on the 15th taken she exclaimed , " Don't kill me ; have To complete ious matter . Certain remarks had been that no further action should be taken in Wells - street , Oxford - street , London , made about the Guardians increasing the the matter . They wished to ask that tenders Don't ask for backache or kidney pills ask attention at birth , and chiefly due to the Whaemmorhage , partly due to want of proper again fired , killing her on the spot . rates , and no doubt they had all heard it should be obtained for the repair of the distinctly for Doan's Backache Kidney Pills , wounds described . said that the Guardians were too generous , boundary wall . The death of the illegitimate the same as Mrs. Bundy had . have to hammer the table , except when re- Col. MIDDLETON seconded , and it was business was on , and the topics of the carried . , so interesting at the present time , were MASTER'S REPORT . ig discussed among the members , and Under the new order of things , Col. MID- and that the rates were going up . He child of Miss Wood took place on the pre- thought the Guardians had been very unfair - vious day . Since the last meeting of the ly judged , for it was not the fault of this Board there had been aix people admitted Board that the rates had been going up , and and ten discharged , leaving 84 in the house + MARQUIS TROOPER'S SUICIDE The Marquis Marie Louise de Revenet , In reply to jurors : The mother was quite in her right mind when he saw her 40 minutes after the birth . The mother was going on all right , but he thought she ought to have another week before she gave evi- ERY . GAS EXPLOSION IN SURGERY . DOCTOR BADLY BURNT . Recruits ... Establishment 175 12 7 187 ... ・・・ *** │Š ། ] ཎྜཱ ། ཀླ │ * ། 1 6 118 118 SUFFRAGETTE FIRES . BIG CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES . A claim for £ 11,000 has been lodged with the Belfast District Council on behalf of Bir 1 Hugh MeCalmont , owner of the mansion Abbeylands , White Abbey , Co. Antrim , which 119 was the scene of a Buffragette outrage . There has also been lodged , on behalf of the rustees , a claim of £ 20,000 in connection with the destruction by fire of the mansion Orlands , at Carrickfergus , Co. Antrim , this Bre being also attributed to the Suffragettes . VOLUNTARY AID DETACHMENTS . The following Voluntary Aid Detachments have been inspected this year , and most satis- factory reports as to efficiency have been re- Dr. Edward C. Clanchy , a well - known ceived : -Hereford No. 2 Women's , Hereford doctor , of Batterson Park - road , was injured No. 4 Women's . Hereford N. 16 Women's , early on Saturday morning in a gae explosion Hereford No. 1 Men's . it was only right that the saddle should be that morning , as compared with 94 for the placed upon the proper horse . He did not corresponding period of last year . During trooper in the 8th Hussar Regiment stationed in wing to the want of attention at think the ratepayers quite clearly understood the fortnight 238 casuals had been relieved , at Meaux , was told by the sergeant of the birth the baby might not have lived even if the wounds had not been inflicted . in his surgery . the position as regards the rates for that as against 252 last year , or a decrease of 14. guard when he returned to Paris that he Re - called , Mrs. Bevan said the window was front of the surgery and caused much alarm . The explosion smashed the Board . Therefore , he thought that was a The House Committee recommended that would be taken to the cells . He ran away shut at the time of the birth . fitting opportunity for him to point out to the nurses ' rooms and porter's and cook's says the Daily Mail Paris correspondent , and The doctor was badly burnt about the head P.C. Gunter gave evidence to the effect and the hands and feet . After his injuries the ratepayers that it was not the Guardians room be painted and decorated , and that as was found a few minutes later in the saddle- that he made inquiries and searched for any had been attended to on the spot he was ad- who were to blame for the increased rates the people who had been doing the other room with a revolver bullet in his head . He article which would hear on the case . The mitted to St. Thomas's Home or the increased expenses that had arisen of work in the house could not undertake this , had shot himself . The Marquia de Revenet room had already been cleaned , and Miss late . This increased expenditure had been that tenders should be obtained from the had entered upon a voluntary engagement in the Thrower produced the corkscrew as the only incurred in consequence of this Board being traders . It was also recommended that four Army for four years only eleven months before . article of a suspicious character found in a subordinate body to other superior authori- pigs should be sold , as they had been in- ties . Mr. Arnold , with his usual kindness , spected by the pig experts . He ( Col. Mid- and himself , had gone very carefully through dleton ) proposed the adoption of the report . Capt . SYMONS seconded . the books for the past ten years , and they had discovered the difference in the expendi- ture for that period , especially with regard ELECTION OF COMMITTEES . KING'S COLLEGE FOR WOMEN . London University is losing its King's Col lege for Women , which will conse to exit separate entity , because the Senate has do The Poard then proceeded with the ap - cided to give up the houses in Kennington Workhouse , over which they , as Guardians , pointment of the various committees , and square which have hitherto been the home o had practically an absolute control . In 1905 the CHAIRMAN drew attention to the fresh the Women's College to the expenditure and requirements of the the room . He had a look round the house outside , but could see nothing . The Coroner said he was sorry , but they would have to adjourn the inquest until the mother was well enough to appear and give evidence , for they could not return a verdict on the evidence that had been given . Wednesday , April 29th , was the day fixed for the adjourned inquiry , at 5.80 p.m. KIFOCKABOUT YOU EVERYBODY'S WANT THIS FOR SHOOTING MIDLANS DUN CO ingle Barrel C - llectors Guns Specially suitable Wild - fowl and all Carriage Paid to your Karger Bores same price . Cartridgn from 4/5 100 ogue on receipt o Stamps London Rife Brigade have created a world's record for forced marching , covering the dis tance from London to Brighton in fourtes NATIONAL RESERVE . hours twenty - three minutes . A woman giving the name of Kathleen will keep in better touch with Reservists with forging and uttering cheques in the name Local secretaries have been appointed who Andrews had been charged at Westminster than is possible in the Association Office , of Lady Lampson on the London City and which will still be the central office for regis Mine tration purposes . The local Secretary for Ross and District is Capt . R. H. O. Capper , The Northgate , St. Weonards , Hereford . Anyone wishing to join should apply to him in the first instance . PRINTING . All classes of commercial Printing at lowest cost for reliable work at the " Gazette " Olos . - Adrt . & & & KEARBLEY'S Widow Welch's Female Pills best from CATHERINE REARSLEY ( DEPT . 42.Waterloo Rd . London , S. ESTABLISHED 1790 T. W. PU WINE & SPI IMPORTERS OF Special Blend of Finest Old S Very Fine Old IRISH WHIS Good Sound OLARET , in exce And other very BOTTLERS C Ross Rural Parish Cou ANNUAL MEETING . The annual meeting of the Ross Council was held at the Union Board Friday evening . A letter was res Mr. F. S. Collins ( Chairman ) saying unexpectedly called to London , and quently could not attend the meeti J. Bailey was proposed to the chair , and the only other members prese Mr. H. Llewellyn and Mr. S. Smit Mr. H. W. Awre ( Clerk ) . Mr. Awre briefly expressed his grat for having been appointed clerk to th Council and Assistant Overseer in su to Mr. Davies , and said it was hardl sary for him to add that he would d his power and endeavour to give ever faction in those positions . ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN Mr. LLEWELLYN said he had ve pleasure in proposing Mr. Collins a Chairman of the Council . He thoug without his valuable opinion and g they would not be able to get on so The CHAIRMAN seconded , and carried . Mr. LLEWELLYN proposed th Davies he appointed overseer in the Mr. Wall , who had left the district , t three overseers remaining as before . FOOTPATH FROM TUDORVILL VINE TREE . The CLERK read a letter from th to the Ross Rural District Council ing the condition of a footpath at which was referred from the last Council meeting to the Rural Distric cil . The letter stated that the repair footpath had been carried out a fortr fore the matter was reported at the Council meeting . RESIGNATION OF MR . SOME The CLERK read a letter from M F. Somerset ( Cubberley ) , a member Council , stating that owing to heing away from home , and not being nhl tend the meetings , he desired the Co accept his resignation . The resignation was accepted . APPOINTMENT OF MR . DAVI The CHAIRMAN said it would b sary to appoint someone in Mr. So place , and he had the greatest ple pronosing Mr. J. F. Davies in the po Mr. LLEWELLYN seconded . Ross Rural Distri Council . THE ANNUAL MEETING . LLANGARREN WATER SCHE DEFERRED . The annual meeting of this Cour held at Union Offices , Ross , on Thursd when the members present were Col Middleton , Capt . T. Raymond Symo F. W. Herbert , Mr. R. Pashley . Mr Jones , Mr. F. S. Collins , Mr. J. T Mr. D. A. Meredith . Mr. M. K. M. Mr. J. Murdoch , Mr. J. Parr . Mr Lock , Mr. W. Lloyd , Mr. J. Watki H. Lickfold . Mr. J. G. Protheroe , Preece , Mr. F. Gibson Frv . Mr. H. H Mr. S. Birchley , Mr. J. Day , Mr. H Mr. J. W. Robinson . Mr. C. Hitchin A. Herbert , Mr. C. Freer , Mr. J. P C. A. Scudamore . Mr. F. W. Bull . Cooper , Mr. A. Gwillim , Mr. A. G. with Mr. J. Fred . Arnold ( Clerk ) . Ricketts ( Sanitary Inspector ) , Mr. J and Mr. A. B. Farr ( Surveyors ) . ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND CHAIRMAN . On the motion of Mr. BULL , seco Mr , PARR , Ald . T. Preece was again mously re - elected Chairman of the for the ensuing year . Y The CHAIRMAN , in reply , said been able to carry out his duties in pleasing manner . Mr. Pilkington , th man of the Guardians , had referred increasing rates so far as that autho concerned . With regard to the Ru trict Council , they had control of the they spent , although they did not n the control of the main roads . Perh was in some measure a misfortune . expenditure on the main roads in th would be no fault of theirs . As money spent on the district roads , ov they had full control , he thought tho compared very favourably with wh were years ago , and the expenditure roads had not increased , while he the users of these roads were satisfi them . He thought the Council mig gratulate themselves in that respe having full control over the district he was quite sure that they would they were repaired to the best advan well as in an economical and efficie ner ( applanse ) . He should , with th mission . Eke to propose that Mr. be the Vice - Chairman of the Council ensuing rear ( applause ) . Mr. JONES seconded . and it was Mr. MURDOCH thanked the Co the honour they had conferred upon owing to the excellent way in whi Chairman attended to his work , th of a vice - chairman were very light ( a ELECTION OF COMMITTEE The Council then elected the vari mittees as follows : - Finance and Contract Committ T. A. Lock , Mr. T. Preece , Mr. J. N Mr. W. Lloyd . Mr. J. G. Protheroe Pashley , Mr. C.A. Scudamore , Cap Symons , Mr. F. W. Bull , Mr. C. H Mr. J. Parr , Mr. G. W. Jones , M Fry , Mr. A. G. Evans , Mr. J. W. F Mr. J. T. Stone , Mr. A. Gwillim , M Child . Sanitary Committee . - Mr . J. Mr. T. A. Loek . Mr. T. Preece , M Prevost , Mr. M. K. M. Power , Lloyd , Mr. F. S. Collins , Mr. A. Mr. J. G. Protheroe , Mr. H. H. C F. W. Herbert , Mr. C. Hitchings , C Middleton , Mr. F. Cooper , Mr. H. Mr. G. W. Jones , Mr. A. G. Evan Hone . Steam Roller Committee . - Mr . doch . Mr. T. Preece , Mr. J. G. F Mr. H. Hone , Mr. C. A. Scudamor A. Meredith , Mr. J. Dav , Mr. W. Llangarron Water Works Com Mr. T. Preece , Mr. F. Cooper , M Scudamore , Mr. J. Murdoch , M Herbert , MFG . Freer , Mr. F. W. _ Greytree Water Works Commit T. Preece , Mr. F. S. Collins , Mr. doch , Col. O. R. Middleton , Mr. F. Fire Brigade Committee . - Mr . T |