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The Bee-Hive. — 1872-11-30 (London, England)

THE BELFAST BUILDING TRADES.  At Belfast there has recently been formed a trades council, representing various operative interests, whose functions are those of mediators between roasters and men in matters of dispute, and who are to correspond with the different trades' councils of the 'United Kingdom, in order that practical and efficient rules may be drawn up for their guidance. .  At a meeting of this body in the Odd Fellows' Hall, Belfast, on Saturday last, a dispute in which the whole body of carpenters and joiners are interested, engaged the almost exclusive attention of the Council. The Builders' Association had informed their men that on and after Nov. 1 it was their intention to pay them by the hour. The wages of carpenters and joiners would be—first-class, 6id. per hour; second-class, 6td. When working outside in winter—first-class men, 7d.; second-class, men, 61; with 11 hour for meals on the first five days of the week, and one hour on Saturday. The men had gone into work, to be paid the full time of 64 hours per week, at 6fd, for first class men id. per hour less. It was the general feeling of the meeting that the dispute between the builders and carpenters is not fully ripe for action to be taken by the Council. Next came the grievances of the stone-cutters, The men were generally willing to work for 7d. an hour during eight months of the year, and 71d. during the four winter months, as during the latter months their time would necessarily be abridged by the darkness. The masters object to the increased pay in winter. It was resolved that the Council offer their services to settle the dispute with the master builders and stone-cutters.  Then the bricklayers' complaints were entertained. They have represented to the masters that they object to, work by the bout, a 3 proposed. Their argument is that, under the present system they earn 28§i a week in the winter, and if they  are knocked off by the wet they can get leave to work an extra quarter in fine weather to make up for the loss; whereas, if they worked by the hour, and they were knocked off at all they would lose that hour. If they are unable to come to terms with the masters, they will seek the sympathy and assistance of the Trades' Council.  There appears to be a commendable desire throughout the building trade in the North of Ireland generally, on the side of the employers and employed, to submit their disputes to arbitration rather than adopt the suicidal policy of settling their differences by strikes, which are pregnant of disaster to all interests concerned. 

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The Bee-Hive. — 1876-01-08 (London, England)

SIR WILLIAM HARCOURT.  Sir William Harcourt has signalised his Christmas visit to (Word by the delivery of two speeches of very opposite character and interest. In one he treated almost exclusively on the sanitary condition of the city which he represents; in the other, on seieral subjects of higher and more general interest, In the former, however, he showed his mastery of principles and details, with respect to any matter he may choose to take in band; while, in the latter, he both displayed his eminent abilities and proved his power of self-adaptation to circumstances. Some writers for whose delicate sensibilities his political speech had proved too keen, lectured him on the lack of sobriety he had displayed, and seemed to recommend the solemnity of an undertaker. The fact is, \ that, when dealing with political matters, SirS William did arrive at the borders of the the grave; in substance if not in style; and in the prospect, which is tolerably certain though it may not be immediate, of the return of the Liberals to power, it may be worth while to put in prominence this passage of the speech :—" Not to weary them with going through a long list of statues, he would refer to only one other matter, not, it was true, a Government measure, but which would soon become a national question—he meant the Burials Bill. They knew that ho had never been unfriendly to the English Establishment; but the conduct of the clergy, and those by whom they were encouraged, on this question, appeared to him to partake of the character of a suicidal mania, induced by ecclesiastical softening of the brain. That men should seek to perpetuate the rancour of sects beyond the silent confines of that grave where all things were forgotten, betrayed a want of sympathy with those sentiments of generosity and humanity which, one had hoped, were common to all mortal men. When they considered that, half a century ago, an unreformed Parliament, under a Tory Administration, conceded these very rights to the Dissenters of Ireland, the body of whom were Catholics, it did seem intolerable that they should be still debating whether the like justice should be done to the Protestant Nonconformists of England." It seems to us that, in these sentences, without any joking, Sir William Harcourt separates himself from the hopeless part of his father and grandfather's brethren, and intimates that he will be ready to take an active part in the horrible " sacrilege " which such pagans as Mr. 0. Morgan contemplate without the slightest tremor.  Realnns n 1875.—During the year, ending Doe. 31st, 1875, 4,561 applications for patents were received. The number in 1874 was 4,492, that in 1873, 4,294. The steady increase, now continuous for several years, may be taken as to some extent a testimony of our industrial progress. The number now reached is far in excess of any previous year. 

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The St. Helens Examiner, and Prescot Weekly News. — 1905-11-25 (Saint Helens, Merseyside, England)

EXCITING STRUGGLE IN A TRAIN. Determined Suicide Near Warrington  A verdict of." Suicide whilst of unsound mind "was returned by a Warrington jury on Tuesday at aninquest which was held on the body of John Cooksoon (40) of H. Portland-street, Lancaster, who died from selfinflicted wounds, at the Warrington Infirmary on Saturday. Deceased who was employed as a grocers salesman by Messrs. T. D. Smith Ltd., Lancaster, had suffered from fits of depression for a long time and on Friday cut his throat while travelling with his brother on the railway between Wigan and Warrington. At the Inquest on Tuesday, William Cookson, clerk 49, Ellesmere-road, said that owing to a communication from his brother's employers he, on Monday 17th visited Lancaster in order to bring him back to Warrington and have him medically examined. They left Lancaster by the 5.25 p.m. train and all went well until Preston was reached. He noticed his brother was in a very bad state of nervousness and having to make some enquiries with regard to the journey he left him in charge of two railw9.y officials to whom he explained his situation. From Preston to Wigan they were accompanied by a railway detective. Leaving Wigan they travelled alone in a first class compartment. His brother pulled out a pocket knife and commenced cleaning his finger nails. Witness asked deceased to lend him the knife and John at once gave it to him. Deceased iramediately"pulled out of his pocket a larger knife and before witness could prevent it plunged the blade into his throat. Witness at once seized him and a terrible struggle ensued, and it was not until his, hands had been badly cut that he obtained possession, of the knife. With difficulty he pulled the communication cord,and the train stopped at Winwick Quay where he got the assistance of an ambulance man, who dressed. his brother's wound. The journey was continued to Warrington, where the deceased was conveyed to the Infirmary. Mr. Hatton, who appeared on behalf of the relatives. of the deceased, said that Mr. Smith, head of the firm of Messrs. T. D. Smith, Ltd., had come from Lancaster to give evidence as to his observations of the deceased's— mental condition, and also as to the fact that there was absolutely nothing wrong financially, and that the rela-tions between the deceased and his employers was of the most cerdial kind. Edward Garrill Smith, of the firm of Messrs. T. D.. Smith, Ltd., supported this statement. Mr. Brighouse: There was no financial trouble at all?  Witness : On the contrary last week with a view to cheer him up we had a most encouraging report of a recenting stock-taking to give him. The jury in returring the above verdict expressed their Sympathy with the relatives of the deceased. 

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Nelson Chronicle, Colne Observer, and Clitheroe Division News. — 1903-08-21 (Nelson, Lancashire, England)

WISNRII PRISONS All! UNKNOWN.  There are no prisons in Iceland. There are not even any police in that country. The people are so honest that there is no need of such guardians of peace and property, nor places of punishment. The history of Iceland for 1,000 years records no more than two thefts. Of these two cases, one was that of a native who was detected after stealing several sheep, but as he had done so to supply his family who were suffering for want of food, the stigma attached to his crime was considered sufficient punishment. The other theft was by • German, who stole seventeen sheep; but as he was in comfortable circumstances, and the robbery was malicious, the sentence passed upon him was that he should sell all his property, restore the value of what he had stolen, and then leave the country or be executed. and he left at once. There is, of course, provision for the administration of justice, which consists, first of all, in the Sheriff's Courts; next, by appeals to the Court of three Judges at Reykjavik, the capital; and, lastly, in all criminal and most civil cases, to the Supreme Court at Copenhagen. the capital of Denmark, of which kingdom the island forms a part. The Island of Panaris, one of the Lipari group, is equally fortunate in having neither prisons nor lawyers, and being absolutely destitute of both paupers and criminals.  HAIRDRESSING IN JAPAN.  Hairdressing is an elab rate study in Japan. where the style of the coiffeur generally indicates the position and age of the lady. Thus girls of eight or nine wear their hair in a bow at the back wound round with red crepe, the front being left bare except for two locks dangling at ths side, and the marriageable danaseis comb their tresses high in front and arrange them either in the shape of a butterfly or a half-opened fan. • widow looking out for a second spouse twists her locks round a lo,g shell hairpin placed horizontally across the back of the head, while she who vows to remain faithful to the dear departed cuts her hair short andcombs it plainly back withirit any parting.  GRA,TLY  Poison rings, during the twelfth, thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, were very common ha Italy. The bezel of the ring was a hollow cup, opened by a spring, and designed to contain a quantity of poison t., be used either for suicidal or murder. 

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Widnes Examiner. — 1908-10-17 (Widnes, Cheshire, England)

Kingswood, Frodsham.  It was the harvest festival at Kingswood Primitivp et Methodist Chapel last Sunday and Mondaf. The pulpit was occupied on Sunday by Mr. Whitley, of Stockton Heath, an old time favourite on these occasions ?.t, Kingswood. Mr. Whitleys first appearance in the pulpit since his illness some months ago was well appreciated by frill congregations, chairs and forms having to be. borrowed from the neighbourhood, to accommodate the evening gathering. The choir rendered their part very creditably in special harvest anthems under the leadership of the Rev. J. H. Rolla.son (circuit minister); in the afternoon, and Mr. Joho Hayes in the evening. There was a large congregation assembled oa the Monday to hoar Mr. Whitley give a resura of the past fifty years—which was much appreciate& for its varied outlook through this length of, time. Mr. Whitley had for his chairman Mr. Fryer, of Newton, one of his chairmen of years ago on n similar occasion at Kingswood, and one who could rejoice with him in almost half a century of Christian service. If the value of their services may be judged, by the collection there were certainly many thankful hearts.  _ Mr. Ellison afterwards took the leading part in arranging and disposing of the splendid show of fruit/ and vegetables, so ably and beautifully arranged by Mr. John Spruce and his numerous helpers, including that: old and most respected member Mrs. Summerflold. The total proceeds are slightly in advance of th past four years' results, Local Farmer Shoots Himself.  ____ --....—... An inquest was held by Mr. Thos. Ridgway at Higher Whitley, near Warrington, yesterday, on th body of Alfred Barber, 55 years of age, of the 014 Mill Farm, Higher Whitley, who committed suicide 0 Thursday morning by shooting himself with a gun The evidence showed that the deceased got up ? Thursday morning about five o'clock, and told his Wl° he was going to light a fire and call the boys. Shortl : afterwards Mrs. Barber and her son went to look fo the deceased, and they found him in the Dutch barr) with a double-barrelled gun lying at his feet. There: was one empty cartridgo in the right barrel, deceased had shot himself just below the heart. 01510 I) wife asked him if he had intended to shoot hinar . when he got up, and he replied in the negativet adding that he was sorry for what he had done. 14* doctor was summoned, but the deceased died ahou 7.30 the same morning. Deceased had not been for some weeks and could not sleep well. A. verchc of " Suicide whilst of unsound mind " was returned'  Marriages. KAY—ArPLEToN—October 13th, at the Parish Churoli' Warrington, by the Rev. T. A. J. Ridpath, J°lll3 William Kay, to Lucy Appleton.  Warrington.—Printed and published by Jous Weals & Co., at The Examiner General Printing Word; Bewsey-street, and published by them at the sald place, and also at The Examiner Offices, Victoria-ro garkto WIDNES 32, George-street, ST. LIELErs: 3, street, EartiagsToWN; Church-street RUsico3.3 Oct' 17th, 1808. 

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The North-Eastern Weekly Gazette. — 1888-11-24 (Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, England)

A RELIABLE REMEDY.  A LIA'OCK'S POROUS PLASTERS act safely, pLomptly, aud effectually ; do not Luria or blister, but soothe void relieve while curing. _ _ _  They are the standard remedy for Weak Rack, j Rheumattsot, Lumbago, Sciatica, Colds, Coughs. Sore Throat, Pulmonary and Kidney Difficulties. ! Malaria, Dyspepsia, Heart, Spleen, Liv..r, and &ulnae/. Afeetions, Strains, and all local Pains. J Beware of imitations, and do not be deceived by misrepresentations. Ask for " Allco..lcs," and let no explanation or solicitation induce you to accept a substitute. MR HENRY THORNE, Travelling Secretary of the Y.M.C.A., says "Exeter Hall, Strand, London, Feb. 2, 1888. " I desire to hear my testimony to the value of Alleock's Porous Plasters. I have used them for pause in the side and back arising from rheumatic and other causes, and never without deriving benefit from their application. They are easily applied, and very comforting. nose engaged, as I am, in nublic work, which involves expospre to sudden changes of temperature. will do WU to keep a supply of Allcock's Porous Plasters in their portmanteaux.."—Anvr. II)  SUICIDE AT SIXTY.—Mr Walter Atlierstone, an independent gentleman, living at Ringmore, near Teignmouth, in Devon, committed suicide on Monday night by blowing off part of his bead with a gun. He was sixty years of age. BREACH OF BYE-LAWS AT fleamgeooL.— On Tuesday afternoon Thomas Smith, grocer, High-street, Hartlepool, was charged before the Borough Bench of that town with permitting s new house belonging to him in Clayton street to be occup:ed without first having the certificate of the Borough Surveyor. The Town Clerk (Mr H. Belk), who prosecuted, showed that defendant allowed the building in question to be occupied in defiance of a caution of the Borough Surveyor, who required certain alterations to be made, necessary to put the premises in a proper sanitary condition, before granting his certificate. Defendant denied that he received any caution from the Surveyor. He admitted that he had violated the bye-laws, but pleaded ignorauce.—A line of 10. and 14s costs was imposed.  .—Sore.  THHOAT IRRITATION AND COUGH. nese and dryness, tickling and irriAution, inducing I cough and affecting the voice. For these symptoms use Eppa's Glycerine Jujubes, In contact with the glands at the moment they are excited by the act of sucking the Glycerine in these agreeable confections becomes actively healing. Sold only in boxes 7id, tins is lid, labelled "Jamas BPI'S awn 00., Roroceopathie Chemists). London." Dr. George Moore, in his work on "Nose and Throat Diseases," says: "The Glycerine Jujubes prepared by James Epps and Co. are of undoubted service as a curative or palliative agent," while Dr. Gordon Holmes, Senior Phyaician to the Municipal Throat and Ear Infirmary, writes: "After an extended trial I have found your Glycerine Jujubes of considerable benefit in tamest all terms of throat tlisasae."—Arwr 

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Nelson Chronicle, Colne Observer, and Clitheroe Division News. — 1900-05-25 (Nelson, Lancashire, England)

WINE WALL.  SUICIDE OF A WOMAN AT  P.C. Watt reported a case of suicide at Winewall, on Saturday morning. The deceased was a married woman named Margaret Ann Wilson, wife of Frederick .lames IVilson, weaver, at Trawden, living at 5. Rosley-street, , Winewall. The deceased had been in a des- ' pendent state of mind for some time past but had continued to work until about a month ago. She left her work at the mill on April 23rd end went away from home but returned on the following day. Her husband being concerned about her condition remained awoy from work a week to look after her. On Saturday last he got up and went to work as usual but on returning at brNikfast-time found the door locked. He could not get in and Ann Waddington secured a key, and on entering found the deceased had hanged herself in the bock kitchen. She was suspended to a hook in the ceiling. A man named Wm. Hy. Brown, grocer, living next door, cut the body down. —At the inquest held at Cotton Tree on Monday a verdict of " Suicide while of unsound mind" was returned.  LOCAL ANTI-VACCINATORS AND AND MR.PICKERSGILLS BILL SIR UGHTRED KAY-SHUTTLEWORTH ASKED TO SUPPORT IT. The following has been forwarded to Sir Ughtred Kay-Shuttleworth, M.P.:11, Spencer-street, Padiham, near Burnley, 19th May, 1900. Sir,—On behalf of myself and a number of intelligent electors in Padiham, I wish to ask your attention to a short Bill now before Parliament in charge of Mr. Pickersgill, "to declare the law to be that no prosecutions for ion-vaccination shall be commenced without the authority of the 'Guardians.'" It is backed by Mr. H. Broadhur-t. Mr. Channing, Sir Charles Dilke, and Mr. Steadman. This Bill is the outcome of Mr. Chaplin's interpretation of the relationship between Boards of Guardians and their vaccination officers, in giving these officers to understand that they may act in relation to prosecutions independently of the Guardians. When the Vaccination Bill of 1898 was passing through the House Mr. Pickersgill had an amendmmt on the paper to safeguard the rights of Boards of Guardians, but he was induced to withdraw it through certain promises made by Mr. Chaplin as President of the Local Government Beard, which he seams to have forgotten in the administration of the Act. By experience it is now evident that Mr. Pickersgill's amendment was neeessary. and the present Bill is to supply the want.. The second reading of this Bill was to have been on the 2nd instant, but it is postponed, and I beg to ask, on behalf of myself and others, that you will give the Bill your support, when it comes on. in the interest of local self-governmmt, as well as in the interest of a large number of conscientious objectors to an unclean surgical operation.— Yours very respectfully, JOHN DODGEON. 

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The Miner. — 1863-06-06 (London, England)

DOMESTIC.  Mr. Willes, who writes in the Morning Post under the signature of " Argus," moved the Court of Queen's Bench for a rule calling upon the Earl of Winchilsea, who writes in the Sporting Gazette, under the signature of "John Davis," to show why a criminal information should not issue against his lordship and the publisher of the Gazette, for a libel charginr, "Argus" with taking bribes to praise or disparage arses or their owners, The Lord Chief Justice, however, declined to allow the court to be made the medium for settling turf squabbles, and left the applicant to his ordinary remedy by action for damages or by indictment. The inquest on the engine-fitter who died from the effect of some injuries he was thought to have received while on a drinking excursion with some companions in Epping Forest, was resumed yesterday. No further light was thrown on the cause of the poor man's death, and the inquest was again adjourned. A shocking case of suicide occurred in the course of yesterday in Whitehall-gardens. A respectably-dressed man was seen to sit down on the kerb stone in he open road with a pistol in his hand, and before fuly one could interfere he discharged it into his breut, and fell lifeless. He was about 40 years of age.  The Duke of Cambridge- presided —last evening at a meeting of the Society of Arts. Mr. Hawes read a paper on the results of the late International Exhibition, and after some smart discussion, the Duke of Cara bridge delivered an address on the general subject of international exhibitions. He approved of them highly, but expressed his opinion that in order to realise their highest results they should not be held to frequently, There was rather a stormy meeting of the National Society for Promoting the Education of the Poor in the Principles of the Established Church, yesterday The meeting was held at Willis's Rooms, the Archbishop of Canterbury presiding. The report stated that on various occasions grants had been refused by the Committee of Council to schools promoted by the society, and complained of the obstacles thus thrown in the way of the dissemination of education on Church principles. After a rather warm discussion, a resolution was carried asserting that the fact of a school being founded exclusively for Church teaching was not by the terms of union excluded from union with the National Society. An inquest was held yesterday on the body of John Salmon, the driver of the train to which the accident happened at Streatham last week. No evidence was given, however, which tended to show the cause of the accident, and the inquest was adjourned for three weeks to give time for the full inquiry which will be made at Streatham as to the death of the other sufferers. 

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