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The Barrow Herald and Furness Advertiser. — 1876-08-26 (Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England)

GOD.—Yours truly, Q.  A telegram states at Mrs. Bravo has left London by the steamship Teal for Rotterdam. The coroner's inquest on the body of police-constable Nicholas Cock, who was murdered at Whalley Range on the 2nd inst , was concluded on Thursday, the jury returning a verdict of " Wilful murder" against John Habron and William Habron.  Much damage was caused on Thursday by an accident which happened to a goods train at Aidhaat Junction, near Sheffield. One of the wagons broic down, and then the whole train was wreck.  The Queen on Thursday unveiled the Prince Consort memorial at Edinb Irgh. Her Majesty left Holyrood Palace at half-past three and reached Charlotte Square, the s,te of the statute, at four. Immense numbers of people thronged the route, and her Majesty met with a loyal and enthusiastic reoeption. The city was beautifully decorated, and in the evening it was magnificently illuminated. The North Staffordshire passenger train due at Crewe at 6.45 on Thursday evening, ran into a train of coal trucks when near Crewe station, smashing the wagons and damaging the engine of the prssenger train materially. Many of the passengers were severely shaken, and several received severe cuts and bruises. The guard was injured on the face, but the driver and fireman escaped unhurt  At Salford borough police-court, on Thursday, William Rhodes (28), cabinetmaker, was eh ,rged with having attempted to murder his wife on the 9th inst It seems that the prisoner and the prosecutrix had been living apart since Whitsuntide. Meeting her as she was going to her work cn the day in question, he tried to stab her with a swordstick. The prisoner, who had previously told his wife that " it would be life or death, and that he would be hanged for her," was committed for triaL  An inquest was held at Woolwich, on Wednesday, on the body of Ann Downer, aged 17 months, who died, after three weeks' illness from scarlet fever, on Tuesday. The parents, who are working 'people, belong to the sect of the" Peculiar People, and will have no medical advice. The jury, after hearing the evidence' returned a verdict of manslaughter against the father, John Robert Downer, who was committed for trial at the next Old Bailey sessions. These persons are the same who were summoned for causing the death of another child by similar neglect, and were then sentenced to three day's imprisonment. Three persons—Mr. Skinner and his two children—were burned to death at a fire which occurred at Bristol at an early hour on Thursday morning. It seems that three-quarters of an hour elapsed before the engines could be got into operation, owing 'to the fact that the water is cut off every night during the summer. At the coroner's inquest the jury appended to their verdict of "the lives of Mr. Skinner and his children would have been saved if proper appliances for the preservation of life at fires were supplied by the civil authorities. ' They recommended that action be taken to ensure goad auiply of water.
The Barrow Herald and Furness Advertiser. — 1876-01-19 (Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England)

ATTEMPT TO MURDER A POLICEMAN.  At the County Police-court at Bolton, on Monday morning, before Messrs. Barlow, Hargreaves, and Gerard, four colliers, called Jos. Hilton, William House. Joseph Winsper, and John Greely, all of Aspull, were charged with attempting to murder Police-constable Wrn. Taylor, who was stationed at Aspull, on the Ist inst. Mr. Richardson prosecuted, and Mr. Leos, of Wigan, defended. It appeared while the prosecutor, who was in a very weak condition, was on duty at Aspull on the Ist of the present month, his attention was called to a light that was going on between two men near to the Top Lock beerhouse, near to which there was a crowd of about fifty men. He went up to the prisoners Hilton and House, who were fighting, and said that work would not do, and that he should want their names. Hilton did not reply, but the other man said that his name was Hough, and at once ran away. The officer followed and caught him by the breast, again asking him for his name. Upon that Hilton caught him by the arm and asked him whether he was going to get them "law." The officer replied, " Yes, I shall report both of you ; " whereupon they both kicked him on the legs and abdomen. After being kicked several times he released House and closed with Hilton. House went into the crowd, but Hilton threw the officer on to the ground, and overpowered him. Whilst on the ground he drew his truncheon, and struck Hilton on the arm,when the prisoner Winsper came up, twisted the truncheon out of his hand, and struck him on the head with it. He carried the truncheon into the crowd, whereupon the people burst upon the officer, kicked him into the hedge, aod jumped upon him. The officer called out murder, and appealed for help, but the answer from the people was," Murder the b--." Some of the other men then pulled the officer away from Hilton, who then kicked him in the ribs. He screamed " Murder," and Hilton said, "Has ta had enough?" He replied, "Yes, as soon as you are ready to go with me." Whisper said, "11 he will not let thee go, murder the b--- out ;" and Hilton said, "it I can't murder I will drown thee." Hilton then dragged him into a pool of water and held him down. Whisper kicked him over the temple, placed his foot upon his throat, and dragged him away. The prisoner Greeley was asked by the officer to help him, but instead of doing so he kicked and jumped upon him. The men then ran away, and the officer had since been attended by Mr. M`Laughland, surgeon, who found that he was in great danger of losing his life. The men were all committed for trial at the assizes.  Mr. Shaw, M.P., on Thursday submitted to an operation by which his tongue was removed. He is now progressing f evourably, and is expected to recover. The Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire Railway Company announce a dividend at the rate of 4 per cent. against 3 per cent, last year carrying forward £3,200.  EPPs'S
The Barrow Herald and Furness Advertiser. — 1876-12-30 (Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England)

MURDER AT MIADFOBD.  On Tuesday night a horrihle tr.) zexly occurred' in Wakefield road, Bradf ,rd. .J.Lin Johnson, dealer in felts, wile has re.iied wth a n nee, pawed Ann Sewell, in a court ff - meet. Ma n chester-read, deliberately ehot Amos .1 aite, joiner, of 5, Frederic street, Wakefield road. It seems that Johnson and Waite had been is company during the afternoon; had had a difference and a fight, in the course of which Johnson bit Waite's finger. Waite went home told his wife what had occurred, bathed his finger in water, and said Johnson had threatened him. Waite went out again, and his wife implored him to keep away from Johnson. It appeared that Waite went into the Britannia Vaults, Wakefield-road ; met some comps nione there, and they shortly left that place, and well in the act of crossing Wakefield-road towards the Bedford Arms, at the corner of 13:Ilfordstreet. Mrs. Waite, who had come out to seek her husband, came up at this juncture. Johnson and Ann Sewell were there, and Mrs. Waite and her husband. Johnson threatened the deceased with a pistol, and Ann Sewell, taking hold of Johnson's arm, exclaimed, " Don't! I beg of you not to do it." Johnson, however, exclaiming, " Thit will do for you," fired, and the deceased said to his wife, "Oh, lass, he has shot me," at the same time putting his hands to is breast, wheeled round Bedford-street corner and fell. He wm lifted up and carried home, but expired shortly after. Johnson, when he had fired, walked down Bedford-street, and then began to run, but he was pursued and caught, thrown down, and the pistol, a small-chambered revolver, was found under him. This occurred about nine o'clock, and according to the statement of a 1.11311 named Clark, Johnson did not appear to be very drunk, but when he was taken to the Town Hall, he seemed to be helplessly drunk. John! son, who is over 40 years of age, has led a rather loose life, has been in America, and returned to Bradford about twelve months ago. The deceased Waite was about 35 years old, and has left his wife with six small children. Johnson was brought up at the Bradford police court, on Wednesday, charged with the wilful murder of Waite. Evidence to the above effect was given, and the prisoner was remanded.  The last pier of the great railway bridge over the Tay has been successfully floated, and hopes are now entertained that the work of completing the undertaking will henceforth be steadily and rapidly proceeded with.  Dr. Stephenson Macadam, the analyst, condemns in the most sweeping terms the quality of nine samples of the water in the wells of Forfar, sent to him for analysis. Re closes his report by saying that he has seldom met with a set of waters from a single towh whicn were so grossly impure and unwholesome, and he recommends that immediate steps be taken to introduce pure and wholesome water.—Dundee Advertiser.
The Barrow Herald and Furness Advertiser. — 1876-12-16 (Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England)

AMENITIES IN SCHOOL LIFE. At the Leeds county court, on Monday. an action, the hearing of which caused considerable amusement, was heard before Mr. Daniel, Q.C., in which Mary Wall, a schoolmistress, sought to recover the sum of Lit 11s. 81. from the Rev. J. D. Collins, Roman Catholic priest of Holy Family Church, New Wortley, for wrongful dismissal. Tha plaintiff stitzd that she became schoolmistress of the school amnected with the defendant's church the 28th of August, 1875, at a salary of £65. On the 22nd September last she received notice to leave, signed by the defendant. The defendant stated in the notice that the reason why he gave it was "on account of her scandalous conduct in the presence of the school children on Tuesday, the 19th last." On that occasion the defendant entered the schoolroom, and asked her itshe had made out her report. She replied that she had,, and had entered it in the log•book (a book rtquired to be kept by the Government Board.) lie then said she had no right to give the scholars holidays ttout his permission. She reolieelhat she was not aware of it, when "he repeated his question, !pillared his mouth at the corner—(laughter)— and yelped from his throat." (Renewed laughter.) Miss Wall said that the previous schoolmistress could imitate the reverend gentleman very well. He also d weed his fingers up and down whilst he repeated the question ; when she said "Has your reverence anything else to say? He replied, " Yea ; why have you not been to catechism these five weeksl" She did not answer him, and he said, "I'll have none of your impudence ;" when she said "Nor 1 any of your insolence; you are unworthy of belief; you are a poor, mean coward, hedged in by your position." (LauAlter.) He s 'id, "If you were a man I would treat you differently," and she retorted, " Yes, and I were a man I would have knocked you down long ago."—(Laughter.) He then walked out of the school, On Friday, the 220 d, he came into the school, and, putting down a paper on her desk, said, " You must go this minute." She was astonished, and was abut to ring the bell to call the attention of the children to his conduci., but he walked out, telling the children to leave the schoeL She said, " Don't; he has no right to ask You to leave." Mr. Boad said the defendant had paid £4 91, the sum to which she was entitled, into court, and he would ask his honour if he need cross-examine Miss Wall. His Honour replied, " Certainly rot." There would be a verdict for the defend Int. More disgraceful evidence he had never heard given by any person.  Mr. John Cooke, of Ballyneat, in the county of Kilkenny, dropped dead on Saturday morning while dancing at a ball at Sir Jamas Langrishz's residcmce, Knock topner. A respite has been granted to William Dr:vit. recently sentenced to death at Lincoln assizes, on the ground that when he committed the murder he was suffering fro n insanity by epilepsy.
The Barrow Herald and Furness Advertiser. — 1879-07-01 (Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England)

EXPRESSION  OF OPINION. The Vanderbilt party reached Cleveland night before last. Wm. H. was no more accessible to reporters there than here. Mr. E. D. Worcester, treasurer of the Lake Shore Railroad, a leading Vandeibilt courtier, was there, however, and was talked this question: "What is your opinion, Mr. Worcester, of Mr. Vanderbilt's purchase of 12,000 tons of steel rails hum English parties at a rate of 12 dole, per ton or the price of American rails ?" "It is a matter I think very easily explained, and one which has created much more excitement than Is warrants. The Vanderbilts are not the men to purchase cheap rails that will suit a certain purpose rather than buy a better article at a better price. It is the old story of a penny wise and a pound foolish, and it is rather surprising that Mr. Vandeibilt should be so bitterly attacked. The idea that Mr. Yanderbilts has any ulterior motive hi purchasing steel rails abroad is preposterous. The only thing that has induced him to do so is the Ewing in price. Of course American manufacturers claim that they could have made a better rail at the advanced price, but that is an abstract question. It i 5 like assuming that your uncle is aunt ' sold arguing from that point. Suppose, for instance, 1 you go to a tailor and order a suit of clothes. The dlothes, when made, are found to fit you badly. 'Ton remonstrate and the tailor says, 'Why, of course, I could have made the clothes fit you, if you had said so. It would have cost you a little more, but I could easily have done so.' You, of course, go to another tailor for your next suit. The rustier of fitting you was a matter so well understood, that it was supposed to be unnecessary to re. peat it. It was implied in the contract. If American steel rail minufacturers have allowed their standaid to decrease for the purpose of getting a price to suit people, why that is their own fault, and thi result is a very natural one. The item of 12,000 tons is not a great one, but I hope for the mike of the Americm manufacturers, that they will pocat by this experience."—American paper.  The pike have received information of the description of a man supposed to be concerned in the Rotherhithe murder. They are at present engaged in scouring every district of the metiopent, as the suspected man has left his usual haunts, but up to the present they have not found hi Nr. "Vex antler Whitelaw, one of the members for Glasgow, died on 'Tuesday morning, after an illness which had practically depressed the constituency of his services for several years. Mr. Whitelaw was a Con,ervative, and was first elected for Glasgow in 1874, when no fewer than WWII candidates went to the poll, five of the seven being Liberals. Mr. 'Whitelaw was "the minority member." OONSUMITION as
The Barrow Herald and Furness Advertiser. — 1879-02-11 (Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England)

THE BARROW MURDER.  The Lancaster Observer of Saturday last says : Very little remains to be done except to complete the arrangements for carrying out the extreme penalty of the law in the case of the convict William McGuinneas, of Barrow. The High Sheriff has intimated to the Governor of Lancaste: Castle that the execution will take place at eight o'clock on the morning of the day originally fixed, namely, to-day (Tuesday), and that Mar wood will be the executiontr. The unhappy culprit seems to have been quite resigned to his fate hem the moment of his conviction, and whilst paying con siderable attention to the ministrations of the Rev. Father Walsh, the better part of his nature has shown itself, especially within the last week or ten days, and he has displayed some anxiety.for the wlfare of his two children—one a boy about nine years of age, the other a girl rather younger—who , are at present under the care of his mother in Ireland. At the earnest request of McGuinneas, the govt rnor (Mr. Parr) and the chaplain (Rev. H. Smith) have written to a miller real ing in the Sister Isle to see if he will undertake the charge of the boy with a view to his learning the trade. McGuinneas seems to have based his claim to the miller's interest from the fact that his father once worked for him for some years. Although the miller does not feel any responsibility on that a-count, he has very kindly replied that he will see the boy takes no harm. McGuinneas's mother has also written him a very affectionate letter, in which she tells him not to trouble himself about the girl, and that she will do her best for the:n both. These assurances have exercised a somewhat comforting influence upon the mind of the wretched man, and he -seems grateful for all th has been done on his behalf. He has never denied hat he killed his wife, although he has declared that he never intended to do so, and he itttribut s ' his position entirely to the effects of drink and a somewhat uncontrollable temper. LANCASTER, Monday.—The Governor ot Lancaster Castle has to-day received an intimation from the Prisons' authorities that reporters will not be allowed to be present to witness the execution of McGuinneas to-morrow (Tuesday) morning. The only indication to show that all is over will be the hoisting of a black flag on the Castle Keep. To-day a jury has been empannelled to assemble at Lancaster Castle at nine o'cloA in the mort•ing' to inquire inio the cause of McGuinnehe' death. Marwood was expected to arrive this evening, when he will be required to see that everything in connection with the erection of the gallows is in order. It is placed in a small yerd near the chapel, and is only a short distance from the cell occupied by the unhappy culprit. He continues in much the same mood as he has displayed during the last ten days, and appears quite resigned to his fate.
The Barrow Herald and Furness Advertiser. — 1869-12-11 (Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England)

RIETIES.  Popular diet in Utah—Spare rib. It is said—ironically, perhaps—that blacksmiths forge and steel every day. People who let the grass grow under their feet— aeronauts.  Editors ought to be able to live cheap—they get " bored "...for nothing. _  A sufferer complains that squeaking boots "murder sleep" in church. An old tobacco chewer finds that the Bible sus. tains his favourite habit. lie quotes "Ile that is filthy, let him be filthy still."  Al' ex-devil of a Country printing-office was questioned as te 'ha enties of the Tinter's He replied, "To bring in clean water, carry out dirty water, s eal wood, lie, and numerous other articles."  A lady, out wit'''. he- little boy c.nd the boy a rubber balloon, which escaped him and flew into the air. The girl, seeing tears in his eyes, said, "Never mind, Neddy ; when you die and go to heaven you'll git it." A student was under examination once, at the College of Surgeons, when a hypothetical case was submitted, its various stages described, and the mode of treatment required. At last came tlib crisis, "Now, sir," said Sir A. C., "what would you do ?" "Sir," replied the pupil of Esculapius, " I would send for you."  More wine or more wittles ?--An English clergyman went to an hotel to order a dinner for a number of clericel friends. "May I ask, sir," demanded the waiter, gravely, "whether the part is High Church or Low ChUrch ?" "Now what on viral," cried the clergyman, "do my friends' opinions matter to you:" " A great deal, sir, rejoined the waiter, "if High Church I must pros ide more wine; if Low Church, more wittles," "Mamma," said a little French girl, "do cats have souls ?" "Why, darling ?" "Because I should like to have my cat's soul always in heaven with mine." And then, after a moment's reflection, "Why, of course, all the cats' souls must be in heaven to catch the rats' souls."  The following notice was "posted on a large box, which passed over one of the great through lines of a railroad a few days since: "Baggage smashers are requested to handle this box with care, as it contains nitro-glycerine. Greek tire, gun cotton, and two live gorillas The box was not broken. Lines taken from a hymn book, which a young lady left incautiously behind her in a chapel— I look in vain—he does not come; Dear, dear, what shall I do? I can not listen as I ought Unless he listens to ! He might have come as well as not! What plagues these fellows are! I'll bet he's fast asleep at home Or smoking a cigar'  The following is the latest marriage ceremony as suggested for marriages de cam:mance :—Priest to bridegroom, aged sixty—Do you marry this woman under any delusion? No.—Are you bald? Yes. —Any teeth? No.—Do you wear damsel? Yes. —You believe in rheumatism, and have faith in gout? Yes.—You are utterly bored and incapable of being amused? Yes.—You care for nobody but yourself? Certainly not.—Not for your bride i Sraturally not —Very good; then you two are united in the name of the law. Make her happy as she will others.
The Barrow Herald and Furness Advertiser. — 1869-05-01 (Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England)

CAPTAIN OF A BARROW TRADING VESSEL KILLED.  A fatal affray took place at Connahaquay on the 21st just, by which Captain Bellis, of the Wepre Lass (a vessel well known in Barrow, being a cons'ant trader at this port), lost his life. An inquest was held yesterday week, at the Connahsquay Hotel, when the following evidence was adduced. Considerable difficulty was experienced in taking the depositions of the witnesses, owing to the advanced age of the coroner. John Hughes, labourer, of Wepre, said that on the previous Wednesday evening he saw the deceased come out of the Quay publichouse, followed by a pilot named Robert Edwards, whose hat deceased had carried off. Both were tipsy, and they had a fight in presence of about 20 persons, none of whom interfered. Shortly afterwards witness saw Edward Hughes, mate of the Wepre Lass, fighting with the deceased. After they had fought one round the deceased said he would fight no more, and Hughes made a similar declaration. The deceased, however, changed his mind, and insisted upon renewing the fight, and struck the first blow. The fight was again commenced, Hughes was knocked down, and whilst in that position was kicked by the deceased. At the third round deceased fell, and, at the instigation of the bystanders Hughes struck him whilst down on the back of the head. The deceased was picked up in an unconscious state, and died soon afterwards. Robert Hodson, a collier, said that he left the Wepre Lass in company with the mate to take the deceased on board, as they were told that he was fighting. As Hughes was endeavouring to take the deceased away, the latter struck him. The witness corroborated the evidence of John Hughes, as to the after proceedings. Mr. Richard Jones, surgeon, said he had made a post triortem examination of the body of the deceased, and was of opinion that death resulted, not from one blow, but from a series of blows, on the back of the head. Mr. Robert Parry, surgeon, Mold, who had assisted at the post mores,» examination, agreed with the last witness. The jury returned a verdict of "Excusable homicide," when a most unseemly scene ensued. The coroner refused to record the verdict, but the jury would return no other. A discreditable squabble followed, the foreman of the jury accusing the coroner of being unfit to perform his duty, and the coroner threatening to commit the foreman and speaking of the jury in disparaging terms. On the same day, Hughes, the mate, was brought before two local magistrates, the Rev. J. Davies and Captain Warren, and committed for trial at the assizes. On the application of Mr. Taylor, the accused was admitted to bail, which was immediately forthcoming. We must add that the coroner's jury appended to their verdict an expression of their indignation at the conduct of the bystanders in not interfering and stopping the first fight, as, had they done so, the unfortunate occurrence now under investigation might not have happened.