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Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1888-11-17 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

LOVE AND CRIME.  iAt Constantine, n Algeria, the trial of Henri , Chambige, a young French tittfrateur and Wertherian, for the murder of Madame Grille, a blonde and beautiful English woman, the wife of a civil engineer, with whom Chambige was hopelessly in love, has been in progress. Chambige is supposed to be tainted with hereditary insanity, and his father committed suicide. When he was a student in Paris he read all the sentimental and mystical literature within his reach. His mind was a cauldron bubbling over with the undigested stuff which he gathered from the works of Byron, Gothe, Poe, Schopenhauer, Spencer, Stendhal, and the Goncourta. Ile wrote several excellent critical essays in a Review, and went half crazy over the preparation of a wonderful romance which was to be called "The Infinitesimal Dispersion of the Heart." On going home to Constantine he met Madame Grille, and fell madly in love with her. She was the ideal of his passionate day-dreams, and there Is some room to suppose that she was also a sentimental person and under the influence of "hypnotism." (inc day she was found dead in &villa, whither she had gone with Charabige. She was lying on the floor of a room in her nightdress, her skull shattered by two bullets. Chambige, the New Werther, was by her side, and tried to shoot himself, but did not succeed. When arrested he raid that he and Madame Grille had resolved to die together, like the lovers described by the poet Alfred de Vigny, and that the lady shot herself. 'the Court was crowded. There were upwards of 58 witnesses. The President, in opening the proceedings, said that there were two versions of the affair. One was that Madame Grille had been " hypnotised " by Chambige; the other that, loving the prisoner and not possessing sufficient funds to elope with him, she had implored him to kill her. Chambige was then examined. He gave his account of the scene .at the villa, and, in a voice broken by sobs, told how Madame Grille had repeatedly cried," Kill me! Kill me !" Chainbige added that Madame Grille had even regretted that her children were not there, as she would have killed them too; in fact, she wanted to make a holocaust of the whole family. He was then so overcome with emotion that he could not , proceed, so the l'resident made him sit down and read his deposition as follows "She took a revolver. I snatched it from her. She said to me, 'Kill me ! Kill me ! You have sworn on the head of my mother to do so.' I trembled like a leaf. She cried again, Kill me, I beg you!' She closed her eyes. I fired. ' She still moved I fired again; sire remained motion, less!" Now for the version of the family. The I President showed how the husband and the experts I had declared the alleged • love-fetters of Madame Grille to be forgeries. The prisoner denied that he had" hypnotised" Madame Grille. He deplored the lady's death, but regarded it as heroic. He then ! gave an account of his intrigue.
Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1888-11-17 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

MAGISTRATE AND MURDERER. The market town of Staiposciane, in Galicia, has been the scene of a terrible tragedy. About three years ago a native of the locality left his home for America, promising his wife and children, who remained behind, that he would send them money for their journey as soon as lie should earn it. About a week ago the magistrate of Stuposciane received from the United States a post office order for 1000 florMs, accompanied by a letter, in which he was requested by the emigrant to hand over the money to his wife, and to assist her in making the necessary preparations for her journey. On receipt of the letter the magistrate paid the sum to the woman, resolving at the same time to get it back into his possession. He took his wife and eldest daughter into his confidence, and after disguising them in some of his own clothes, and blackening their faces, sent them at midnight to the woman's cottage with instructions to threaten her and her children with death should they offer any resistance. On arriving at the cottage they demanded the thousand florins. The emigrant's wife, who seems to have kept her presence of mind, told them to follow her to the stable, where, she said, she had hidden the money for safety. No sooner were the two women inside than she locked the door from without, and taking up a hatchet for self-defence in case of need, she sent her eon, obey of 11, for the magistrate. When the lad got there the magistrate thrashed him till life was extinct. His cries were overheard by the gendarmes, who came and placed the magistrate in irons, but not before one of them had been mortally wounded in the struggle. When the stable door was opened the two women inside were found to have committed suicide by hanging themselves, fearful of the consequence of their intended crime.
Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1888-08-25 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

BLOOD POISONING.  Mr. Millard, coroner for the district, has concluded the inquest as to the deaths at Bala, North %Vales, of two children, Edward David, seven, and Margaret Alice, four, children of Mr. Watkin Jones, flannel manufacturer, who died within half an hour of each other. Dr. Williams stated that he was called in to see the children. The girl was dead, and the boy was sinking fast, being in a complete state of asphyxia, and he died in a short time. Witness was unable positively to ascribe the cause of death, but he thought it might be blood poisoning. He consequently made a post-mortem examination, and even then was unable to determine the cause. He had no grounds for thinking the children had taken poison. The internal symptoms were consistent with blood poisoning, but he had not seen such a case terminate so suddenly. The most common cause of death in such cases was sewer gas, but the house was large, newly built, and with plenty of ventilation. Mr. Lowe, analyst, of Chester, reported that he had examined the intestines, and could find no trace of poison. The jury returned a verdict that the children died from blood poisoning.  A REuTsn's telegram from Paris states that an official telegram received there from Cayenne announces that the business quarter of the town has been destroyed by fire, the loss being estimated at ten million francs. No one was injured. _  ANOTITHR suicide from Clifton-bridge occurred the other afternoon. A gentleman dressed in black was observed to climb over the balustrade and leap into the river, 240 feet below. Ile left a silk umbrella and a pair of black kid gloves on the bridge. On reaching the water he floated a few yards and then sank. Shortly afterwards a boatman picked up a silk hat near the spot where the man disappeared. The body has not been recovered,
Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1888-04-07 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

MARY'S, REDDISH. The retiring wardens, Mr. John Nicholeon and Mr. William Shelmerdine, have been re-elected.  jar, and found it wee sulphuric soil, commonly known as vitriol. About 18 months ago he attended the deoeased when he was suffering from congestion of the liver owl dyspepsia. .. • ..  Tue Coroner said he thou.ght anyone would know the difference between vitriol and whisky. Mrs. Bards ey and ber son had told them upon oath that they did not know how it came there. Some of the jury might know more about the deceased and his habits and he thoucht that they might give him some clue sato putting questions. Mr. Sergeant (one of the jury) said vitriol in  Denton was such a common article. Another juryman said !tatting had been carried  on in the bri'cli'premises. a Another of the jury said the deceased tad sold vitriol. The Coroner said the doctor had told them what the man had died of and t'ley had seen for themselves hew the poison hat burnt the lips of the deceased, and some ha I gone down in a stream to the en lof the chin. Something of a corrosive nature had beta applied to hi lips. The deceased s knowledge of whisky and of vitroil ought to have told him that what he was applying to his mouth was not whisky. The police had told him (the coroner) that the deceased had been drinking, and that he had done so was clear from the doctor's evidence. The jury knew better than he did whether he had lees drinking or not, and he could only go by the evidence. The wife said he bad been in low spirits from business matters. That quite possible, then what could have p ssessoil him celiberately to go and drink this vitroil ? Rail he taken it by mistake, or with the intention to commit suicide? . . .  Mr. Sergeant: According to the doctor it was by mistake. One of the Jury thought that pos,ibly whisky might be kept in the shed and so the mistake might have occurred. Constable ecott (in answer to the Cormier) eehl he Hearehed the shed and there was no trace of any whisky. The Coroner: Tbe question is, hoo he taken the the vitriol intending to commit euieide or by mile. take. .  A jurynian thought the surgeon's version ought to be taken. Dr. Chambers: Of course I give it for what it is worth. He might have been thinking of what would follow Ids death. The Coroner thought that view was not 'n be re. lied upon. They must apply their common seine to the facts before them end say whether they could conscientiously come to the conclusion that the deceased made a mistake. There appearing to be some lifference of opinion. The Coroner put it to the vote, awl it was decided in favour of "Death from Misadventure." A verdict in accordance with this decision was then returned.
Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1888-04-07 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

PLEASANT RELATIONS.  A pleasant surprise has been experienced by the United States Government. A couple of years ago, by way of indemnity for a massacre of Chinese in Wyoming Territory, the Government of the States paid China a sum of 240,000 dols. The Chinese authorities invited the families of the victFms to claim their share of the indemnity; but no more than six claimants appeared. hose received a fair compensation, but a goodly balance remained. This has mw come back to the United States Government, who are reported to be "highly pleased with China's fair and honest dealing." We have some recollection (remarks the Daily News) of an Alabama indemnity, which, according to rumour, exceeded the needs or demands of the parties to be indemnified; but China was net the recipient in that case. The force of example, however, is proverbial. Perhaps our Government may yet in their turn receive a pleasant surprise.  LORD ROSEBERY is spending the recess on the Continent. Tim retirement of Sir Arthur Blackwood, the Secretary of the Post Office, is (says a London correspondent) more probable than the retirement of Mr. Baikes.  Is the post-mortem examination of a woman who died of tight lacing at Ararat (Victoria) the other day, the doctors discovered three of the ribs forced into the liver.  GEORGE CREEDY, James Ball, and a third man named Martin, were out on the Parrot, near Bridgwater, when a violent squall upset their boat. Of the three Martin alone succeeded in reaching the shore ; the other two were drowned.  " Comm Cerny "—a Cardiff celebrity—had a fear that the demand for the delectable mixture which he sold would fall off, and that lie would die in the workhouse. Oppressed with this fear he has committed suicide by cutting his throat. Loop Beesser believes that there should be more done for the Naval Reserves in training in gunnery and torpedo work. A BODY has been found at the bottom of a 160-fathom deep shaft at Bothwell Castle Colliery. Who the poor fellow was is not known.
Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1888-01-28 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

THE TERRIBLE SUICIDE OF A REAR-ADMIRAL.  An inquest has been held on the body of RearAdmiral Verstunne at the residence of the deceased, Arwenack Mansion, near Falmouth. Mrs. Versturme, who was greatly affected when giving her evidence, deposed that she and her husband dined together on the evening of the 19th inst. They were very happy, and the deceased was in good spirits. After dinner they went into the drawing-room. Having a sore throat she asked her husband to excuse her singing to him as was her custom, and said she would play the piano only-. She went to the piano, and her husband at the same time walked over to the fireplace and put the small brass poker into the fire, as she supposed to make a blaze. Shortly afterwards, as she was in the act of opening the piano, she heard a "stuttering" noise which caused her to look round. She then saw that her husband had the red-hot poker in his hand. Something in his face alarmed her, and she rushed across the room and seized the poker. • In the struggle which ensued for the possession of the weapon she burnt her hands, and then she fainted. After that she remembered nothing more. She always lived on the best of terms with her husband. There were, however, some family troubles which hadupset her husband lately; and at the ding-table, when she was trying to cheer him up, he remarked, "You are the most cheerful companion any man could have." Witness added that in the desperate struggle for the poker her husband seemed bereft of his senses, and seized the lamp, the shovel, and, in fact, anything he could lay his hands on. Ellen Davis, the only servant in the house at the time of the tragedy, said she heard groans proceeding from the drawing-room,and hurried thither. She found her mistress on the floor in front of the fire and unconscious. A little distance from Mrs. Versturme lay her master, with a poker in his , hands,"strugglingandbanginghimself about." Shetook the poker from him, andthrew it to the end of the room. A lighted lamp was also on the floor, and this her master was " hugging " to him. She threw a rug over the lamp in order to put it out. She could not hear her mistress calling her, as the kitchen was too far away from the drawing-room. Dr. Bullmore deposed that on his arrival he found the deceased on the floor of the drawing-room in a perfect state of frenzy. He was, in fact, suffering from a paroxysm of suicidal mania. There were four punctured wounds in the abdomen, two of them going right through the integuments, and all with an appearance. of bunting. The heated poker had penetrated tse the peritoniurn. Blood was flowing from his mouth, caused by his swallowing broken pieces of glass and Witness knew Admiral Vershirme had been in a despondent frame of mind owing to family troubles, but he bad never showed any sign of suffering from mania or delirium tremens. The jury returned a verdict "That deceased died from the effects of wounds self-inflicted while in a state of temporary insanit?." .  Me.
Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1888-01-07 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

MARGARINE.  The Margarine Act has come into operation with the first of January. As the existence of this extremely useful measure is probably known only to those who are directly interested in the butter trade, it may be as well to draw attention to its provisions. People who buy butter may know that henceforth it vrill not be the fault of Parliament if they get margarine. The Act is bold enough to give definitions of both butter and margarine, and provides suitable penalties for the punishment of traders who confuse them in their commercial dealings. Butter is to be for the future, as most people supposed it to be in the past, "the substance usually known as butter, made exclusively from milk or cream, or both, with or without salt or other preservative, and with or without the addition of colouring matter." So far the purity of the English language, as well as English butter, is clearly vindicated, and all other substances of a kindred nature are cast into an outer darkness and termed margarine. This is a step in the right direction, but it is manifest that there will be as much difference between the various kinds of margarine as between real butter and the substances made in imitation or substitution of it. The only comfort we get on this score is that margarine "shall mean all substances, whether compounds or otherwise, prepared in imitation of butter and whether mixed with butter or not." The word, margarine, therefore, is destined to cover a wide diversity of substances, but people will have the satisfaction of knowing that when they buy margarine they take the risk of obtaining any variety of materials used to simulate the appearance and consistency of butter. For the butter-eaters this is an invaluable Act, but it remains to be seen how far it will please those who are in the habit of buying margarine. The Act is to be enforced by the imposition on traders who infringe it of penalties not exceeding £2O, £5O, and £lOOO for the first, second, and third offences. The trader will be grateful for certain loopholes of escape. He is not to be fined if he is not the "actual offender," and has used "due diligence" in order to conform to the requirements of the Act.  Kay.. COMPOOND limence id Linseed, ita.,a demeloett sm. dyne expectorant, tid, Is. ltd., 2e. 941.. to. Of WI Chemist. A auicrrs priest, given the euphemistic name of ECupferschmidt, eloped to Lancighurg, Manitoba, with a young lady. The girl's mother, however, followed the pair, and induced her daughter to return home. The priest was so affected by her desertion of him that he went cracy, and while in custody committed suicide by cutting his throat with a penknife.  Coaormax—Cement for Broken Adidas, id. h IC ; postage W. Bold everywhere. Kay Bros. Id., Stoekport.  Tea stations at Pike's Peak and Mount Washington have been suppressed by the U.S. Signal Office— partly because Congreas has reduced the grant and partly because the reports were of little use in fore°eating the weather.
Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1888-01-07 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

BOOT " KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. Ank throughout the world, in any mount,' that mu be named, You will find them largely :sold. There In absolutely no remedy that in no spenly in giving relief, ascertain to cure, and vet the most delicate can take them. One Lozenge given nem. Sold in 13d. tine.  Mn. Loms LEWIS, of Sandhurst, New Zealand—who is in the enjoyment of good health, and is described as being "wonderfully active "—has attained his 104th year. His father, who, like himself, was a Kentish. man, attained his 107th year.  Tan Grosvenor Gallery collection of pictures by deceased artiste of the British School is organised on somewhat the same lines as the Manchester Exhibition, only that the artists of her Majesty's reign are to be forgotten for those who gained their laurels before the memorable year of 1853. Although it was at first supposed that about 200 pictures would be the maximum number brought together, lenders have come forward so generously that the collection will be considerably larger.  ..5AP0.1,41.. or Linseed Soap, eheriehee the cuticle. dd., poet free. Kay Bro'e. Id., Stockport.  Tns Chicago anarchists must, after all, be an unconventionally sympathetic lot. "Grief for the execution of Spies and his companions" is the cause alleged for the suicide of Christian Denning, a wellknown member of the brotherhood.  BUT a few days ago Vice-Admiral Bourgois was a probable Minister in a possible Palen:a Ministry. Now his death is announced. It was through his instrumentality that the French Government decided on bestowing more attention on the Channel Squadron. Acconniso to M. Jeff rin, the Paris councillor, the municipal balls at the Hotel de Ville are lively affairs. People, he declared, got drunk "on hoer and champagne, and had to be carried to their cabs." When M. Jeff rin challenged his colleagues to estimate the amount disbursed on liquids, no one ventured to reply.  ic.v.ToPmts. a apecifte in Nn,rnlin, Faceache, &a., Pig, and la. postage, id. Of all Chemists and Vendors.  _ Tlfll duration of the Commercial Treaty of 1881 between Italy and Franco has been prolonged for two months. Under the Commercial Treaty concluded between Italy and Austria, the duty in Italy upon tissues of cotton printed will be 75 lire, in addition to the duty of bleached, instead of 80 lire as originally proposed. The Commercial Treaty between Germany and Austria-Hungary has been ratified.
Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1888-09-01 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

MIMI RODOSON, K.C.M.G., Mayor of Stratfordon-Avon, who was recently defrauded of £lOO by a young man who reported himself to be the nephew of Mr. Child, of the Philadelphia Ledger, the don,r of the memorial fountain and clock tower unveiled by Mr. Henry Irving, has received from Mr. Child a cheque for the amount. The impostor, before visiting Stratford, staved at the h use of a well-known actor in London, whom he deceived with the same story. He was entertained by both his victims, and at Stratford induced Sir Arthur to lend him £looon the security of some bogus foreign bonds. After his departure it was discovered that his supposed relationship to Mr. Child was as worthless as his bonds, but that his real name was Ross Raymond, and that he had been in prison both in this country and America for fraud. A SW/CHING murder, followed by the suicide of the murderer, has been committed at Portsmouth. Thomas Jones, a barber, who was also a marine artilleryman, and had a small shop in St. Mary'sstreet, had been separated from his wife, and she returned to him. At midnight they were heard talking loudly. Next morning the shop was not opened: and in the course of the day the police were communicated with. In the afternoon an inspector and sergeant forced an entrance, and in the back room discovered Jones and his wife both lying on the floor dead, with their throats cut. The floor was saturated with blood; and a razor, with which it is believed Jones first took his wife's life and then committed suicide, was found near. Jealousy is be— lieved to have been the cause of the crime.  AN inquest was held on the body of Mrs. Knowles, wife of Joseph Knowles, general dealer, The Lye, nearStourbridge, who died suddenly at Shrewsbury Railway Station. Evidence of deceased's daughter showed that her mother was very excited, when being drives to the station, lest she might miss the train by which she intended returning home. On alighting from the omnibus she hurried on to the platform, and was about to enter a carriage when she exclaimed, "Take me somewhere to sit down, or I shall die." She was removed to a seat close by, and immediately expired THE Association of Public Sanitary Inspectore of Great Britain have held their summer meeting at Brighton. An address by Mr. Edwin Chadwick, the president, was read, in which he showed the progress that had been made in the reduction of the death rate by the development of sanitation during the last seven years. Dr. Ewalt read a paper on the sanitation of Brighton. The members then visited the local waterworks sad thoa sewage works.