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The Central Glamorgan Gazette, and General, Commercial, and Agricultural Advertiser. — 1887-07-08 (Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales)

THE EPIDEMIC OF CRIME.  Whence comes this epidemic of suicides? Recent discussions have named several causes. One writer charges it to infidel teachings, holding that hopelessness of a future state cripples fortitude for bearing life's ills; another declares suffering from the universal business depression, the cause; a third attributes it to increasing insanity; a physician thinks much of the tendency is inherited; while temperance advoilatea lay the responsibility upon strong drink. Freethinkers kave committed suicide, and an have orthodox Churchmen : financial straits have beset  many, but the wealthy have also taken their life; insanity and dissipation have preceded suicides and murder.. . .  One feature common to almost every such crime challenges attention. Well-nigh every report of suicide and family murder mentions the perpetrator as having for some time been subject to melancholy. Whence comes this ? All recognised medical authori. ties tell us that the fire which consumes the brain is always kindled by derangements of indigestion; that good digestion is impossible without pure blood, and pure blood is never known when the liver and kidneys are out of order. Under such circumstances a preventive should be sought, and for this Warner's Safe Cure is a sovereign remedy, a fact conceded by the best authorities in the land, and especially recommended by the celebrated Dr Win. Edward Robson, L.R.C.S.I, 111.K.Q.C.P.1., late Royal Navy, who in a letter to the hditor of the Family Doctor, dated New Egham, hnglefield Green, ;-f.taines, says, that investigations he has made on the subject of kidney, liver, and Bright's disease, conclusively demonstrate the faot that more than one-half the deaths which occur in England are caused by impaired aetion of the kidneys, and the consequent retention in the blood of the poisonous uric acid. Continuing, Dr Robson, says: Warner's Safe Cure, by its marvellous power over the kidneys causes them to expel the poison, checks the excretion of albumen, relieves the inflamed secreting tubes, and prevents sickness from impure and impoverished blood. Having had over 17 years' experience in my profession I can conscientiously and emphatically state, that I have been able to give more relief, and effeot more cures by the use of Warner's SAFE Cure than all the other medicines in the British pharmacopeia." Dr Robson further says, that he should be pleased to hear from all sceptioal persons who doubt the power of 'Warner's SAFE Cure to relieve or care the majority of all kidney and liver difficulties.  The remedy mentioned by Dr Robson can be procured of all chemists and medicine vendors at 44. 6& per bottle, or direct of the manufacturers, Messrs H. H. WARNER AND Co., 47, Farringdon Street, Loudon, B.C.
The Central Glamorgan Gazette, and General, Commercial, and Agricultural Advertiser. — 1887-02-25 (Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales)

ATTEMPTED MURDER AND SUICIDE. A shocking tragedy haa occurred at Bethnal Green, London. Mr. W. Hofland, silk merchant and trimming inauulacturer, carrying 011 business at 39, Puuderson Garden-, was sitting in his office, when a young man named George Wiltshire, about nineteen years of age, who has been acting as traveller and collecting agent for Mr. Holland, entered the place. Some conversation ensued between them as to certain rents which Wiltshire is said to have represented he bad collected, and the latter was seen by Mr. Holland to put his hand in his pocket as if to produce the money representing the rents in question. Wiltshire, however, drew a revolver, and tired at his employer, the shot passing through Hotiand'r right cheek. Wiltshire at once ran down the stair, leading to the ground floor, while Mr. lloflam.' shouted for assistance. It being the dinner how the Lrewoman, Mrs. Hughes, was the only person on the premises. She had heard the report of a revolver, and on going to the office found Mr. Holland bleeding profusely, but stal conscious. Medical aid wa• at once obiained, and Mr. Holland was by advice of the doctor removed to the London Hospital, where it was found the shot had passed through the iiglir cheek, and lodged near the base of the skull. Shortly after the rem-val of Mr. Holland, the body of Wiltslure wan found ly'ng behind the ontra en door, on the ground floor. He had slot himself through the right temple, and was lying in a pool of blood, with a six-barrelled revolver clutched in his right hand.  Prince Alexander of Dattenberg. sccording tx advices from Darmstadt, is sufferingti voila a severe attack of gitstrict fever. The Marquis of Hartington hen consented tc preside at the festival dinner of the Warehousemen, Clerk.', and Drapers' Schools, which will be held ic April. Complete returns of the elections to the Cansdist. Parliament show that the Government hair.. gained a inajarity in every produce. In Noy. Scotia the pornlnr vote in decisive figainst a rapes, of the Confedezature.
The Central Glamorgan Gazette, and General, Commercial, and Agricultural Advertiser. — 1887-07-15 (Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales)

SUICIDE AT NOTTAGE.  THE INQUEST.  On Wednesday, an inquest wa held at the Swan Inn, Nottage—before Mr H. Cuthbertson, coroner, and a jury, of whom Mr W. Elias Fatiners' Arms, was foreman, upon the body of David Burnell. farmer and contractor, who committed suicide the previous day. The first witness called was Jane Burnell, sister of the deceased, who stated t hat deceased had been unwell for a couple of weeks, lie complained of weakness, and was very depressed. He had taken medicine. On Tuesday morning, deceased took breakfast with his father and nephew. Afterwards she conversed with him in the yard. she then took the cows to a field, and upon her return, after an absence of about a quarter of an hour, she went into the stable to look for him,and found him hanging from a beam. She ran for a knife and cut him down. On account of his being so depressed she had watched him as closely as possible. John Burnell, a cousin of the deaeased, certified as to finding him dead in the stable. . .  Police-sergeant Hill deposed to seeing deceased dead upon a couch, after being removed from the stable.  The jury, after hearing the evidence, returned a verdict "That deceased had committed :suicide whilst temporarily insane." The deceased, who was a son of Mr E. Burnell, farmer, Nottage, was highly respectod in the parish. He was a very industrious, quiet, und inoffensive man. Great sorrow is expressed for his aged parents, and the other members of his family, in their bereavement. People are likewise surprised that a man of his temperament should have taken such a step. Withal, there is a sincere regret expressed for his untimely death. The deceased was 43 years of age, and was single. The funeral is to take place at four o'clock on Friday, and will be, without doubt, numerously attended, deceased being well-known and liked for his quiet manners, and genial disposition.
The Central Glamorgan Gazette, and General, Commercial, and Agricultural Advertiser. — 1887-07-15 (Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales)

QUES.. TION or Gomm.  [A little gilt is-all that is required to make one of the six- -,ieees look like a half sovereign.]  xpeiany-pi The skilful sharper who proceeds , These coins to gild and pass Requires but little gilt, but needs A vast amount of "brass !"  (From lioonshine,',  IT is stated that the Aineer of Afghanistan has Imprisoned the Khan of Jamshedis, and threatens to execute him. The Ameer wants to (Jam) shed his blood now.  Russia is constructing a railway between St. Petersburg and Vladivostock, but this is a kind of stock we shouldn't care about holding. Marro for a well-known Grand Duke—The man who Hesso-tates is lost. [N.B.—This doesn't apply to other Grand Dukas, against whom the complaint is, not that they are lost, but that they are "found."' Tun musical pitch is to the fore again, but with the sun's rays 160 degrees in the shade any pitch must melt.  ONE of the favourite occupations of incipient Emperors of all the Russias is said to be malachite. flying. IT is said that when the Maharajah of Indore goes out of doors be has a Hol-kar to himself. [That's a tram-endous joke.--Em] HYPNOTIC suggestions—Go to bed. THE amusement in Paris is to play with a wild beasts now, and the menagerie mania is in full blast. A man had his head snapped off by a lion last week, and candidates for caruivorre are coming in fast.  Wartx in drought, play pumps. CAPITAL and labour—Coining Money. Tan "Court Ciroular."—When a young man puts his arm round a young woman's waist. [That's the Court Circle-her, duffer !—End Mae. MIIDDLFKILLNINOS sends us the particulars of a sad case, in which a man committed suicide— so she says—" whilst in a condition of temporary industry." He was a professional agitator.  Fos people who want to go to a certain part of Africa, the simplest thing is to take Timbuctoo-riet tickets.  Tax owners of dogs in Ireland are supposed to be taxed two shillings per canine-head. The cost of collecting the said tax come to about so per cent, on the amount gathered in. Good for MOM folks' pecketa, eh i
The Central Glamorgan Gazette, and General, Commercial, and Agricultural Advertiser. — 1887-07-15 (Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales)

STRANGE SUICIDE AT BRIDGEND.  THE INQUEST.  Mr Richard Sant, of Cowbridge-road, Bridgend, committed suicide by hanging himself early on Monday morning. On Sunday evening ho complained to his wife of being unwell, but on retiring to rest, about ten o'clock, he said he felt better. A couple of hours later he got up from bed and went out. As he did not return within reasonable time his wife went to look for him, and di:e werod him some time later suspended from a rafter in the stable loft. She alarmed a neighbour, and the police were sent for. Police-constable Win James went to the house immediately, and with the assistance of Mr Hedges, who lives next door, he cut the body down and removed it to the house. Deceased had evidently been dead some hours, as the body was quite cold. Mr. Sant was a retired farmer, and was 70 years of age. THE INQUEST Was held on Tuesday afternoon, at the Police. court, before Mr E. B. Reece, coroner.  Ann Sant, of 23, Cowbridge-road, Bridgend, said deceased was her husband. He was 70 years of age, and was a retired farmer. She saw him last on Sunday night. He complained in the evening of being in pain. They went to bed about ten; he said he was better then. About an hour afterwards, he got up and went out. He did not return. She went to look for him, but could not find him. She returned to her room, and sometime afterwards she went to look again. She found him in a loft above the stable. She alarmed a neighbour, Mrs Hedges, and her husband went for the police. Deceased had been weak and low spirited since May; but getting worse every day. He never threatened to do anything. They had been living at Cowbridge-road for two years, and previously lived at Heolymynydd. Police-constable Wm James said that Mr Hedges came to the police-station about half past four on Monday morning, and said he thought there was something wrong with Mr Sant, and asked him to coins up at once. He went to the loft above the stable and found deceased hanging from a rafter by the neck, over a trap door, which was open. His knees were nearly touching the ground. His feet were resting on the floor. The rope was right above the trap door. Mr Hedges held him while witness cut the rope. He was dead. He had several pieces of rag around his throat. There was a candle and matches at his feet. They carried him into the house. He was very low spirited of late, and seemed to imagine that everyone was against him. By a Juror: He was half-dressed when w tness found him.  Charles Wm hedges said, deceased seemed very depressed of Lac. He corroborated the evidence given by Police-constable James. The Jury returned a verdict of "Committed suicide whilst in a state of unsound mind."
The Central Glamorgan Gazette, and General, Commercial, and Agricultural Advertiser. — 1887-12-16 (Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales)

IPANISH GIPSY.  'the iollowiug particulars of the tragedy which occurred at Cordova a few days ago are given by a Madrid correspondent, :—.` Dr. Middleton, woo tor several years past 'lies been the family physician of Lord Deramore, arrived at Cordova with the hitter en route for Tangier, where they purposed passing the winter. On leaving his hotei to pest some letters Dr. Middleton wee accosted by a gipsy, who uttered to show him the way, but the uttered Was declined. Alter posting his letters Dr. Middleton proceeded to the cathedral a very ancient Moorish mosque —being still dogged by the gipsy, who persisted in following him to the top of the tower. Once there, the gipsy suddenly threw an arm round Dr. Middleton, who wi.e standing close to the parapet. The atomic was made from behind. Dr. Middleton, finding that he man was endeavouring to strangle and io him, dropped his stick, drew a revolver and fired two shuts over his shoulder, one of which entered the gipsy's mouth, the other taking a downward course through his body. The shots were fatal, and covered with blood, Dr. Middleton descended and gave notice of the occurrence to the police. He was arrested, but has alma been released on bail for £4,000. The gipsy, coiled lieredia, had the worst of reputations; and it must significant fact is that he was companion two years ago to an Englishman visiting the oat hedral tower, who was found at its loot. The case was then supposed to be one of suicide; but looked at in the light of Dr. Middleton's experience it is now viewed differently. lieredia's brother, who also bore a bad character, has disappeared from Cordova, and to this fact the police also attach importance. Every detail of the occurrence having been placed before Sir Clare Ford by Lord Dora. noire, the Illinister lout obtained the order of the authorities here for the immediate release from prison of Dr. Middle on. It is to the credit of the officials at Cordova that every consideration was shown to the dootor during his imprisonment.
The Central Glamorgan Gazette, and General, Commercial, and Agricultural Advertiser. — 1887-11-11 (Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales)

THE CHICAGO ANARCHISTS.  DISCOVERY OP BOMBS.  On Sitturday-;W:--saYs -;-.14-e-w York correspondent, gtoatis ,unl heavy breathing were beard in the cell of the Anarchist Engells. Upon being roused he said ho bad been drinking some whiskey, which had been smuggled into the gaol. The emetic, which was at once administered, showed that the convict had taken laudanum; and upon a search an empty bottle was found. This led to all the cells being searched, and in Linges were found fotr bombs. Each was six inches long, and the gaspipe ends were plugged and capped. They were conveyed into the gaol before the close watch which usually precedes an execution had been commenced, in an ordinary soap box, which was apparently filled with dainties, but concealed the bombs beneath a false bottom. It is surmised that they were intended for the suicide of the culprit. Their deadly nature has been proved by the tests applied to the dynamite that was extracted for them ; and they were less adapted for miscellaneous slaughter than spherical bombs would be.On Monday eleven bombs vete found in the house of an Anarchist who was recently under surveillance. The threats against Governor Oglesby and Judge Gary are increasing. Some indications have been given that a demonstration has been arranged for the day fixed for the execution by Anarchists from other cities ; in that case some brief and deadly work may be expected, but the preparations of the authorities to deal with such a state of things are quite ample.  The Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors have given a donation of 30 guineas to the Curates' Augmen lotion Fund. The Queen has sent £25 to Mr. Jae. Lees, of Goole, who in the Jubilee celebrations was injured by an explosion of fie works. Mr. Chamberlain has arrived in New York, where on landing lie was received by a number of gentlemen. He exeuaed himself from speaking. Alderman A. W. Howe, the Mayor of Queensborough, has presented the inhabitants of the borough with a library, containing many valuable books. Syncope of the heart is ascertained to bare been the cause of Lord Wolverton's sudden death at Brighton on Sunday. The remains have been removed to his lordship's London residence.
The Central Glamorgan Gazette, and General, Commercial, and Agricultural Advertiser. — 1887-01-14 (Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales)

DETERMINED SUICIDE.  A Strood tradesui to, named. Mario John Couchman, placed himself in front of the Dover boat express, on Monday moroing, as it passod Rochester, and was docapitattd. Thu deceased was a single man, agod 31. No cause is assigned for his self-destruction. Ho had arranged to go to Folkestone that morning to take a public. house, and his agent, who was going with him, was waiting for him on the platform. This makes the sixth suicide that has been committed within a short space of time on thP London,Chatharn,and Dover line in the same district.  Another now shell, which is called tho Mitrailtense' after the colebiated fieldpiece of that name, has been invented by a mechanical engineer named Thinion, who has served in the artillery. This terrible engine is productive of four diffei sot results. It shatters the object at which it is aimed, and, continuing its course sends twelve bullets forward and the same number backwards, finally exploding and discharging 144 bullets. Experiments will shortly be made with the new engine at Perigueux.  Arthur Willara (18) met a shocking death on Monday through taking poison at a boo: and shoe manufactory, Leimater. It aprears that he was employed in the machine-room of Messrs. Walker and Kempson, and a. he was suffering from toothache ho went into another room, where a bottle of salts was kept, with a view of taking a dose. He, however, took a bottle of oxalic acid and mixed it with somo tea. He soon discovered hi mistake, but too late. An emetic was administered, but he died soon afterwards at the Infirmary. The inquest was resumed on Monday at Dar. field, relating to the death of ten men at Houghton Main Colliery, on Thursday fortnight. The inquiry lasted seven hours, and the Jury, after deliberating three and a quarter hours, returned the following verdict :—That the deceased were killed by being thrown down the pit shaft of the Houghton Main Colliery by the cage in which they were being inadvertently wound by Allen Bereeford, engineman, on the 3uth December. The troopship Tamar arrived at Portsmouth on Monday and landed the troops, after which she proceeded to Devonport to repair her bows and figure-head. Mr. T. Sexton, M.P., was last night entertained at a banquet by his friends in West Belfast. Letters from Mr. Gladstone and Mr. Morley were among the apologies for absanoe read.
The Central Glamorgan Gazette, and General, Commercial, and Agricultural Advertiser. — 1887-05-20 (Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales)

THE DULWICH 4,IURD ER. ll:ista Holt Brandt, porer, Constatioe Road, Champion Hill, East Dulwich, was charged on remand, before Mr. B ron, at the Lambeth Folios Court, London, on Tuesday, with wilfully oauxing the death of Thomas Seeley Brandt, hia brother, by shooting him with a revolver at 12, Constance Road, East Dulwich, on the night of the sth or the mortung In Key Bth.—Mr. Sims appeared for the Trea-ury ; and Mr. D. B. Wilson for the defendant.—Armigor Brandt, br ttlaer of the deceased and the ancused, repeated the evidence given by b m before the coroner. He added that afttr the prianuor had been brought to his curt last week be aiw him. He asked him, " What do you Meal' by such a dreadful proceeding t 1.4 this?" ilia he replied, "oh, Toni annoyed ins once end struck me with a whip last week." Woneaa asked him if ha intended to kill him as well, and ho said, "If you like it." Witness had remarked, talking of the hard times, "Life was not worth having if thinga went on like this." The amused added, " I struok bun &oh with the mallet on the heed and then shot him with the revolver." In answer to questions hi* brother told him he got the money to purchase the revolver by picking a p oket at a Socialist meeting, securing about 30s. He bought the revolver tor 10e. at a shop in Camberwell, and he purchased the cartridges in the Borough. With regard to his movements after the tragedy the aouused said he went towards Croydon, got into some woods, mitt there, intending to commit suicide, he plaited the (turret of the revolver in his m uth, but had not the heart to pull the trigger, lie was mu Peckham on the Friday. He had also told witness that it was brandy that did it, and remarked also, "I should not have shot Tom if I thought I should not have shot myself." All three brothers as a rule had been on good terms. After some oilier evidence Mr. Birott committed the prisoner for trial for the wilful murder of his brother, the defence being reserved.  According to a telegram from St. Petersburg, five of the leaders in the attempt upon the life of the Czar were executed on Monday. In consequence of the boycotting of Lord Clanricarde'e dependents, Patrick Madden, a bailiff on his lordship's °Away estate, resigned on Tuesday, and signed a oertiflcate to that tulaot before some of the Noting'list,.
The Central Glamorgan Gazette, and General, Commercial, and Agricultural Advertiser. — 1872-08-02 (Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales)

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT BRIDLINGTON.—A larg. flour Mill at Bridlington Quay, in the occupation o Messrs. Coulson and Son, Hull, was totally destroyed by fire on Tuesday morning. An alarm wa, raised shortly after two o'clock, and gr.-at excitement ensued, the inhabitants and visitors turning out in thousands. The mill was burnt down in brief time. The engine was wholly useless fo, want of power and hose. The damage to the sloe and premises is estimated to amount to abot. ~t 1250. The damage will be covered by insurance to the extent of £3400. STRANGE REASON FOR COMMITTING SUICIDE:0u Tuesday, an inquest was held by the Ci 3 Coroner (Mr. E. Barford) into the circumstances 'attending the death of William J. Patch, aged 20 an accountant's clerk, residing in Ludlow-street, IChorlton.on-Mecllock.—A fellow-lodger of the deceased said that for some time the deceased had been depressed on account of his odueat.on be, it;., deficient. He and the deceased slept together, an. 'about half-past seven o'clock on Tuesday morn n_ Ideceased asked for some water, said he felt sick, and had taken poison. A doctor was sent for, and also ' the deceased's brother, but deceased died shim nine o'clock. Before going to bed he showed w t .ness a packet of vermin killer, which he said MI wanted at the office for killing rats, and when wit !ness gave him the water in the morning he took out the packet from under his pillow, and sad he had taken some, on account of his education being de. fic:ent. lie used to say that he was very much tie. hind at the office, and disqualified by w..nt of odecation; and he lamented that he could not write a letter grammatically. Witness had tried to encournge hut, but without effect—The brother of ilie deceased said that the deceased was doing very well at the office where he was employed. He had said he was "in the way," and had cried about his deficient education.—A verdict of suicide whilst in an Unsound state of mind was returned.  The family of a famed Polich musician, Monuisko left ilestitute, has 1 een granted an annual pension of 2,000 roubles Ly the Emperor of Russia.  The recently deceared poet, Franz Chi]'parrot', has left an autobiography, extending to the year 1536. It is said to be a work of great interest. ! M. Lafont has signed an engagement with the Theatre de Filmbigu Comique, and will shortly appear in a new comedy, entitled 'Le Centeuaire.' The Argentine Confederation has offered a great prize to that one of its States which shall first sue coed in having one in ten of its population at school.  The Albanian Greeks resident in Constantinople have formed a club for the promotion of Grog( schools, and the extension of the Greek language iu Albania.