Births
BISHOP -- February 3, at Trivandrum, Travancore, the wife of Professor A. W. Bishop, Ph.D., of a son.
GILES -- February 9, at the Manor House, the wife of G. F. L. Giles, of a son.
NEWINGTON -- February 7, at 4, Calverley Park, Tunbridge Wells, the wife of Charles Newington, of a daughter.
MADAN -- February 6, at 90, Bandary Road, Oxford, the wife of Falconer Madan, M.A., of a son.
POLLOCK -- February 7, at 12, Barratt Avenue, Wood Green, London N., the wife of John Pollock, of a son.
ROBINSON -- February 10, at 20, Clonlee, Larne, the wife of Rev. Frederick Robinson, of a daughter.
ROSE-CLELAND -- February 12, at Rosemount, Craigavad, the wife of James D. Rose-Cleland, of a daughter.
ROTHWELL -- February 7, at Blackheath, Coleraine, the wife of Frank Rothwell, of a son.
STEVENSON -- February 8, at 11, Victoria Square, Stirling, the wife of W. J. Stevenson, of a daughter (stillborn).
THURSBY -- February 8, at Castle Rising Rectory, the wife of the Rev. H. E. Thursby, of a daughter.
WALDON -- February 8, at 55, Waldeck Avenue, Bedford, the wife of W. Waldon, of a son.
WEBBER -- February 6, at Roseville, Clonmel, the wife of Colonel Webber, commanding 18th Regimental District, of a daughter,
Marriages
BAKER--TAGGART -- January 2, at Christ Church, Melbourne, by the Rev. J. Stanley-Low, Senior Chaplain to the Forces, Lieutenant James Gordon Baker, Headquarters Victorian Military Forces, eldest son of the late Major H. G. Baker, of Caterham Valley, Surrey, to Isabel Godson, widow of the late John Taggart, Craigavad, County Down, and younger daughter of the late Dr. Mulreny, of Barnet, Hertfordshire.
BOESE--LASKELD -- February 6, at St. James's Church, Clapham Park, London, by the Rev. F. A. C. Lillingston, W. George Boese, second son of W. Bose, Park Hill, Clapham Park, London, to Annette, only daughter of the late James Laskeld. Alexandria.
CAMPBELL--M'KITTRICK -- February 13, at Railway Street Presbyterian Church, Lisburn, by the Rev. J. Arnold, M.A., Dunmarry, assisted by the Rev. D. S. K. Coulter, B.A., Gilnahirk, and the Rev. R. Whan, Maze, Robert J. Campbell, of Poplar Vale, Brookmount, to Eleanor J., younger daughter of the late John M'Kittrick, of Dunmurry.
FOSTER--CUPPLES -- February 11, at Fitzroy Avenue Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. W. Colquhoun, James, fourth son of the late Wm. Foster, Cloughogue, Ballymena, to Annie, second daughter of John Cupples, Belfast.
MORGAN--RICHARDS -- February 6, at St. James's, Norlands, by the Rev. F. G. Sanders, uncle of the bridegroom, assisted by the Rev. R. Hassard, Vicar, Edgar J, Morgan, H.M.I.M.S.; son of the late E. J. Morgan, of Porefield House, Bath, to Albertha M. Ellis Richards, daughter of the late W. Ellis Richards, of West Kensington, London.
HALL--CRAIG -- February 6, at Crumlin First Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. James Hall, David, fourth son of Thomas Hall, Esq., Ballyrickard, Larne, to Maggie, fourth daughter of Epbraim Craig, Esq., Ashfield House, Crumlin.
HARPUR--KELLY -- February 5, by special license, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. James Harpur, brother of the bridegroom, Robert T. Harpur, Belfast, to Isabella, eldest daughter of John Kelly, Bella Vale, Mountpottinger.
HENDERSON--M'KEE -- February 7, at the residence of the bride's father (by special license), by the Rev. K. M'Cherye Gilmour, assisted by the Rev. E. F. Simpson, B.A., James Whiteside Henderson, to Minnie, eldest daughter of William M'Kee, both of Ballymena.
LINDSAY--GREENHILL -- February 6, at Brighton Road Church, Dublin, by the Rev. Wm. Crawford, M.A., assisted by the Rev. C. S. Laird, M.A., Thomas Edward Lindsay, Caterham, Surrey, youngest son of the late Robert Lindsay, J.P., Belfast, to Florence Kate, elder daughter of Mr. Henry Greenhill, Garville Avenue, Rathgar.
MURRAY--HILL -- February 7, at the Oratory, Brompton, Captain Alexander P. Murray, Gordon Highlanders, British Vice-Consul at Sevastopol, to Ethel Chorley, eldest daughter of the late Major-General Arthur Hill, of 10, Hyde Park Mansions, London.
POYSER--ROUCH -- February 6, at the Parish Church, St. Marylebone, London, John Crisp, son of J. T. Poyser, of Mousehold House, Norwich, to Alice Winifred, daughter of the late William White Rouch, of Barnes, Surrey.
ROBINSON--MURTAGH -- February 6, by special license, at the residence of the bride's father, 15 Great Victoria Street, Belfast, by the Rev. S. E. Busby, D.D., Rector of St. Andrews, Robert Robinson, only son of the late William Robinson, Portaferry, to Elizabeth A. (Lizzie) eldest daughter of Mr Edward Murtagh, Belfast and Cavan.
SMITH--MUNCE -- February 7, at Regent Street Presbyterian Church, Newtownards, by Rev. James Salters, M.A., Nathaniel K. Smyth, Carlow, to Sarah, eldest surviving daughter of Robert Munce, Court Street, Newtownards.
WILSON--M'KEE -- February 7, at York Street Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. S. Law Wilson, Kemlo R. Macdougall Wilson, M.D., L.R.C.P. and L.R.C.S., Edin. &c., to Matilda, widow of the late D. M'Kee, Esq.
Deaths
ADAMS -- February 10, at Seymour Street, Ballymoney, Jame Adams, aged 77 years.
AGNEW -- February 8, at the residence of Robert Irvine, 30 Mount Street, William Agnew, aged 82 years.
BEATTIE -- February 9, at 8 Fleetwood Street, of congestion of the lungs, Thomas, eldest son of Joseph Beattie, Ballycrune, Annahilt.
CAMPBELL -- February 8, at 3, Argyle Crescent, Springfield Road, James Stevenson, youngest son of William and Agnes Campbell.
CARMICHAEL -- February 8, at Stormont, Ballygomartin, Georgina, only daughter of the late T. S. Carmichael.
CARSON -- February 5, at his late residence, James Carson, Ballyward, Castlewellan, County Down.
CARSON -- February 7, Elizabeth (Bessie) sister of the late James Carson, Ballyward, Castlewellan, County Down.
CASTLES -- Robert Castles, Derrylaughlin, Loughgall, aged 81 years.
COSGROVE -- February 12, at his residence, Avenue Road, Lurgan, Samuel Cosgrove, aged 76 years.
CRUDEN -- February 10, at the residence of his father, 71, Yarrow Terrace, Crumlin Road, Stewart, second eldest son of Chas. S. and Cath. Cruden, aged 26 years.
DAWSON -- February 5, at Guyaquil, S. America, Thomas Dawson, of Lima, son of the late William Dawson, M.D., Dungannon.
DRUMMOND -- February 8, at her residence Niblock, Agnes Drummond, the beloved daughter of Eliza Drummond, aged 16 years.
FEE -- February 9, at his residence, 3 Beechpark Street, Belfast, William Fee.
GRAY -- February 7, at his mothers residence, 74 William Street, Lurgan, Robert Knox, youngest son the late M. G. Gray.
GROGAN -- February 6, at 19 My Ladys Road, Belfast, Mary, widow of the late Charles Grogan, aged 84 years.
HEWITT -- February 9, 1895, at Legmore, Moira, Charlotte, the dearly-beloved wife of William Hewitt, aged 82 years.
HUGHES -- February 13, at his residence, 14, Argyle Street, James Hughes.
JENKS -- February 5, at Curran Lodge, Larne Harbour, John Jenks, Veterinary inspector, Privy Council Office, Dublin Castle.
KEITH -- February 8, at her residence, 5, Linfield Street, Isabella, relict of the late Samuel Keith, Belfast.
KERR -- February 12, at her residence, 69 Peters Hill, Belfast, Agnes, relict of the late Thomas Kerr.
KERR -- February 9, at the residence of his brother-in-law, James Morrison, Tyrnoney, Walter Kerr, late of Toronto.
LOCKHART -- February 6, at Kilroot, Margaret, relict of the late James Lockhart, aged 76 years.
M'CANDLESS -- February 10, at Church Street, Coleraine, Annie Caroline, wife of John M'Candless, and daughter of James Birch.
M'CARROL -- February 10, at Ballycraigy, Agnes M'Carroll, aged 85 years.
M'FARLANE -- February 7, at her late residence, 14, Brookhill Avenue, Antrim Road, Belfast, Anne, widow of the late John M'Farlane.
M'MAHON -- February 8, at Liverpool (of heart disease), James, the beloved husband of Mary Elizabeth M'Mahon, aged 56 years.
MECREDY -- February 10, at Rockhill, Killead, the Rev. H. R. Mecredy, Senior Minister of Killead Presbyterian Church.
MOORE -- February 8, at 34, Wellington Park, Belfast, Fanny Moore, relict of the late John Moore, Antrim, aged 76 years.
PHILLIPS -- February 13, at his residence, Ormeau Road, Edward Phillips, late of Cromac Street, son of the late T. G. Phillips, Castle Lane.
QUAILE -- February 8, at the residence of his father-in-law, Mr. Patrick Bragdon, Merchant, Kilkeel, Captain Quaile, formerly of Strangford, in his 39th year.
SHEPPARD -- February 8, at 23, Digbeth, Walsall, Staffordshire, Sidney Nelson, aged 4 years and 9 months, the dearly-beloved child of Charles T. and Elizabeth Sheppard, late of Belfast.
TAYLOR -- February 12, at Elsinore, Jordanstown, Rose Dorothy, second daughter of Henry Taylor, aged 7¼ years,
TENER -- February 10, at 4, Antigue Street, Martha, youngest and dearly-beloved daughter of John and Bridget Tener.
THOMSON -- February 8, at his late residence, Dufferin Place, Killyleagh, Robert Thomson. aged 70 years.
TISDALL -- February 7, at his residence, Upper Ballinderry, the Rev. Benjamin Tisdall.
TOWEY -- February 7, at his son-in-law's residence, 4, Basin Walk, Newry, James Towey, late Battery Sergt.-Major, 6th Brigade North Irish Division, Royal Artillery, Dungannon.
WALLACE -- February 9, Aggie, only daughter of Ebenezer and Agnes Wallace, Ballynahinch.
WATTERS -- February 11, at Lowerback, Stewartstown, Margaret, the beloved wife of James Watters.
WATT -- February 9, at 2, Kentullagh Terrace, Ballymena, Herbert, second son of W. G. Watt, aged 8 years.
WHITE -- February 8, at Belfast, John White, formerly of Glenfield, Crumlin.
WHITE -- February 12, at his residence, Millisle, County Down, Robert B. White.
WHITFIELD -- February 7, at 13, Kenbella Avenue, Antrim Road, Henry Whitfeld, in the 82nd year of his age.
WILLIAMSON -- February 6, 1895, at Raiskcorr, near Castlecaulfield, James Williamson, aged 76 years.
WILSON -- February 8, at Portadown, Benjamin Dean Wilson.
YOUNG -- February 9, at Barnish, Randalstown, Mary Eleanor, only daughter of John and Kate Young, aged 4 years and 9 months.
In Memoriam
GILES -- In loving memory of Little Eileen, who died 9th February, 1894.
Missing Friends
BUNTIN. -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of James, Maria, and Mary Buntin, who emigrated to Melbourne about twenty-six years ago. They lived in Moy, County Tyrone. Have heard no word since then. Mary was married to King, the Australian explorer. Any information concerning them will be thankfully received by their brother, William Buntin, 21. Washington Street, Glasgow, Scotland. Australian papers please copy.
CHILDS. -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Samuel Childs, who left his home in Essex, England, about 8 years ago, for Queensland; last heard of was in South Africa, 18 months ago; was then leaving. Any information of his whereabouts will be thankfully received by his brother, Charles Childs, Kircassock, Lurgan, County Down, Ireland. Australian papers please copy.
COCHRANE -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Robert and Sarah Cochrane, who left Penrith, in Cumberland, England, about 24 years ago. -- Address Joseph Cochrane, 19, Back Bradshaw Street, Wadleworth, Rochdale, England.
DILLON. -- Neill Shirlay wishes to know the whereabouts of his uncle, Neill Dillon, who emigrated to Australia about twenty-five years ago. He lived at the Shots, Scotland. Any information will be thankfully received by Neill Shirlay, Ballymoney, County Antrim. Australian papers please copy.
DRENAN. -- Robert Drenan, junior, care of Robert Ingram, 19, Muslin Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow, desires address of Robert Drenan, senior. Last heard of in Delph, near Oldham.
SURPLUS. -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Mary Surplus, who left Lurgan, Ireland, twenty years ago and emigrated to Otoga, New Zealand. Married James Joe, a Scotchman. Last heard of fifteen years ago. Any information regarding her will be thankfully received by her brother, James Surplus, St. John's Central School, Old Barrow, Barrow-in-Furness, England. New Zealand papers please copy.
Clippings
ULSTER INTELLIGENCE.
A RABID HORSE. -- On the 12th inst. a valuable young horse, the property of Dr. B. A. Palmer, Millvale House, developed symptoms of rabies, and having partially eaten itself, was shot. About three weeks ago Dr. Palmer's dog became rabid, and bit a young woman and young man (at present undergoing treatment at the Pasteur Institute, Paris), as well as many other animals in the neighbourhood, all of which were killed. It is surmised that at the same time the dog also bit the hores.
THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARENCE IN COUNTY MONAGHAN. -- On the 12th inst. the police at Smithborough received a wire from the sergeant in charge of the barrack at Ardee, to the effect that George Pogue, the man who disappeared so suddenly about three weeks ago, had been discovered. It is stated that the poor fellow, who was suffering from the extreme cold, was wandering about in an aimless manner. The information was conveyed to the friends of Pogue by the police here, and his brother left on 13th instant to bring him home. The discovery has caused much relief to those immediately interested.
ICE ACCIDENT AT BALLYMONEY. -- An accident is reported from the neighbourhood of Ballymoney. A young lad named Wilson, son of Mr. John Wilson, a farmer, residing in the townland of Artyoran, on returning from school with some companions, went on the pond for the purpose of sliding. Young Wilson, when indulging in the sport, came into contact with one of his companions, and fell on the ice, breaking his thigh. The injured lad was carried home on a shutter, and Dr S. B. Boyd, Ballymoney, was soon in attendance, and attended to the injuries. The pour lad suffered considerable pain, but is progressing as favourably as could be expected under the circumstances
THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE NEAR BALLYMENA. -- The mystery surrounding the death of the young farmer, John Gordon, who was missing since 9th inst., has been partly solved in the finding of his dead body in the river Maine at Kellswater, about twenty perches below the spot where his gun was discovered on the top of the ice on the 10th inst. Whilst the search party were looking for the deceased one of them had a very narrow escape. He ventured too far on the ice, which suddenly collapsed, with the result that he was precipitated into the river, from which he was with some difficulty rescued. After a long and tedious search the party succeeded in finding the body on 11th inst., and it was subsequently conveyed to the residence of the deceased.
TERRIBLE FATALITY AT MOY. -- An accident, by which a man named Henry Willerton, of Greenhall, lost his life, occurred on the 12th inst. An inquest was held, when it transpired that the unfortunate man was in the employment of Mr. Cowdy, of Greenhall Mills. Owing to the severe weather some machinery in the mills got out of working order, and the mill had to be stopped. Mr. Cowdy and the deceased went into the mill premises on 12th inst. to see if anything could be done. The water around some of the large beams was frozen, and while Willerton was endeavouring to thaw the water one of the beams suddenly lurched forward, and fell heavily on the unfortunate man, who was killed on the spot. Some other evidence having been adduced, a verdict of accidental death was returned. Great sympathy is felt throughout the district with the relatives of the unfortunate man.
ALLEGED POISONING FROM UNSOUND FOOD. -- On the evening of the 12th inst. a little girl named Mary Burns was sent by her mother to purchase some liver in a refreshment house in Lisburn. She procured half a pound of pig's liver. Shortly afterwards another girl named Mary Anne Mullough lodging in the house of Mrs Burns, also purchased half a pound of the same liver in the same shop. The liver was shortly afterwards cooked for supper, and the two girls who had been the messengers, together with another girl named Annie Douglas, also lodging with Mrs. Burns, partook of it before going to bed. About midnight Mrs. Burns noticed her daughter suffering the symptoms being vomiting, purging, and convulsions. Believing she was dying, Mrs. Burns called for the assistance of the other two girls who were sleeping in the same room. To her dismay she found them in the same helpless state as her daughter. Medical aid was as soon as possible procured, and Dr. Charles Magill, on reaching the house, applied the usual remedies, with good effect. On hearing of the case the police proceeded to make inquiries, and finding a small portion of the liver in Mrs. Burns's house unused, took possession of it, together with a portion found in the refreshment house referred to. Dr. Jefferson, the sanitary officer, together with Dr. Magill, examined the liver mixed, and, bring unable to pronounce a definite opinion as to its unsoundness or otherwise, they recommended that it should be sent to Dr. Hodges, Belfast, for analysis. The necessary authority of the executive sanitary officer has been obtained, and the three parts of the liver above referred to were on the 12th instant, by Head-Constable Wilson, handed over to Dr. Hodges. The three persons who partook of the food are progressing favourably, and no serious results are anticipated. The affair has caused considerable excitement in the town.
SERIOUS CASES OF ASSAULT AT CARRICKFERGUS. -- Early on the 13th instant an extraordinary occurrence took place at Warwick's Row, on the North Road, near Carrickfergus, a number of assaults -- in one case very serious -- having been committed by a man named Daniel Ewing M'Ewen, whose mind, it is believed, was temporarily deranged. It appears that M'Ewen was lately employed in public works in the neighbourhood. On Monday last he left his lodgings, in Unity Street, Carrickfergus, with the intention of crossing over to Glasgow that evening, and took his luggage with him. He must have changed his mind, however, as be returned to Carrickfergus on 12th inst. In the evening he went to Warwick's Row to visit at the house of Mrs. Donnan. He appeared dull and unwell, and after tea he went upstairs to bed. Early on the 13th instant Mrs. Donnan's daughter took a cup of tea to him, but he threw away the cup, and then attacked the girl. Her mother hearing the noise ran upstairs, and in trying to save her daughter all three in the course of the scuffle rolled down the stairs. A Miss Penny, who resides next door, hearing the disturbance came out with the intention of entering Mrs. Donnan's house. At this time M'Ewen had armed himself with a kettle, and on coming outside and seeing Miss Penny knocking at a neighbour's door, which she did in order to get assistance, he ran at her and dealt her a terrible blow on the head, causing three deep cuts. At this time M'Ewen was barefooted, and had no clothing on save his shirt and trousers. He took to the fields to the left of the North Road, and on reaching the road which runs from Milebush to Duncrue he was observed by some operatives, who were on their tray to work. In the effort to secure him a man named Robert Thompson received such injuries about the face that he was obliged to get his wounds dressed by Dr. Killen. Another man named Brown was also attacked, but he escaped with little injury. M'Ewen was secured, and was conveyed in a vehicle to his lodgings in Carrickfergus. Information of the occurrence was conveyed to the police, and Sergeant O'Beirne and Constable Elder arrested the accused. in the afternoon Mr. Wm. Gorman, J.P., accompanied by Mr. James Boyd, clerk of petty sessions, attended at Miss Penny's residence, and took her depositions, after which M'Ewen was remanded till Tuesday next. Miss Penny is progressing favourably under the care of Dr. Killen.
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SHIPPING NOTES.
The barque Arathus, of Belfast, has been sold by private treaty. She lies stranded on the beach at Olderfleet Castle, Larne Harbour.
The steamer Lord Erne, of Belfast, has been fixed Cardiff to Bombay at 7s 6d clean.
The three-masted schooner Berghild bas been sold to Norway for about £3,700. She is 365 tons register, and carries 550 tons dead weight on 11ft. Built of steel at Fevig in 1893, and classed 100 A1 at Lloyds.
The steel screw steamer Cromer, built on speculation account at Newcastle in 1893 for Messrs. Pile & Co., London, has been sold to Spaniards at under £4,000. She is 329 tons gross register. Dimensions -- 131.1ft. x 22.2ft. x 11.3ft., and has compound engines of 45-h.p.n.
The Hart Fell, s.s., recently bought by Mr. J. Gardner, of Glasgow, has been resold for £2,500. This steamer is 278 tons grom register. She was built of steel at Port Glasgow in 1883, and is fitted with compound engines of 50-h.p.n. Length, 139.3ft.; breadth, 21.6ft.; depth, 10ft.
Messrs. A. Weir & Co., Glasgow, hare just bought thirty-three 64th shares (with management) in the steel barque David Morgan, now lying at Dublin, for the sum of £4,750. This vessel is 1,515 tons register, and was built at Port Glasgow in 1891; carries 2,570 tons d.w.
The wooden barque Trossachs, which recently put into Belfast, has been sold for £1,300. She is a vessel of 515 tons register, and carries 880 tons d.w. Built at Littlehampton in 1877, and classed A1 17 years at Lloyds. She was owned by Mr. J. Robinson, of Littlehampton.
The Marie, s.s., has been sold for £950. She is 528 tons gross register, and was built at Danzig in 1863. Has engines of 92-h.p.n. Length, 186.5ft.; breadth, 24ft.; depth, 14.8ft.
The Ailsa Shipbuilding Co., Troon, are building two steel screw steamers for Messrs. Alfred Rowland & Co., Liverpool. These boats, which will cost nearly £7,000 each, will be named Bishop Rock and Beacon Rock.
The Dutch barque Henriette, lying, at Preston in a damaged state, has been sold for £85 to Messrs. Alsop & Co., Preston, who will break her up.
The Guion Liners Alaska and Arizona, which have been laid up for sale at Liverpool for several months, have been removed to the Gareloch, where they will not cost so much in dock dues as at Liverpool. These boats are in the hands of the Fairfield Shipbuilding Company.
The composite barque Windermere, 482 tons register, built at Sunderland in 1868, and now lying at Grangemouth, will be offered for sale by auction at that port on Thursday, the 14th inst.
The iron screw steamers Garrison and Baron Hambro were offered for sale by auction at London last week, in consequence of the owners (Messrs. Powley, Thomas, Co., Cardiff) having dissolved partnership. The Garrison, which boat was sold at £1,640, is 852 tons gross register. She was built at Glasgow in 1867, and is fitted with surface condensing engines of 95-h.p.n. The Baron Hambro did not sell, the highest bid (£1,800) not being acceptable. She is 579 tons gross register, and was built at London in 1861. She has recently had a large sum spent upon her.
The following vessels are offering for reinsurance:-- Stella Maris, Wilmington to London, 74 days out, 40 guineas; Canute, Darien to Queenstown, 74 days out, 40 guineas; Johanne, Savannah to Harburg, 74 days out, 40 guineas; Ringdove, Darien to Queenstown, 74 days out, 40 guineas; Rosefield, Laguna to Queenstown. 96 days out, 12 guineas; Loch Sloy, Clyde to Melbourne, 75 days out, 15 guineas; Challinger, New York to Shanghai, 104 days out, 10 guineas; Andorinha, Hartlepool to Calcutta, 120 days out, 25 guineas.
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SENSATIONAL SUICIDE OF AN OFFICER.
CORK, FEB. 11. -- As a farmer was searching for some lambs that had got lost in the snow last evening he discovered in a wood at Leemount, four miles from Cork, the body of a gentlemanly-looking person lying on the ground with a five-chambered revolver close by, one chamber of which had been discharged. A bullet wound penetrated the heart. On searching his pocket a box of revolver cartridges was found, while from another pocket was taken a visiting-card bearing the name, "Mr. W. H. Kelsall, 1st P.W.V. South Lancashire Regiment." On continuing their search, police also found a letter containing the following passage -- "This has nothing to do with my brother officers. I ask them to forgive me for disgracing the regiment. I was worn out with vice before I joined. God alone knows the life I have led for the last ten years -- a loathing of long, long ago. Manhood and honour are gone, and other priceless gifts that never will come back, and I am in a fathomless hell without a ray of hope. Fear has driven me mad. I earnestly pray God to bless those leave here and should have protected even if I suffered everlasting remorse, for hell is remorse." The body was immediately removed nearer the city. It was learned that Lieutenant Kelsall joined his regiment, after serving in the local militia, but two months since. He was twenty years age, a great favourite with his brother officers, who observed nothing in his conduct to bear out the statements in the letter, and the opinion is formed that the deed was committed during a fit of insanity. He is stated to be the son of a rector in the South of England. In military circles the occurrence has caused painful sensation.
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A SCHOONER SUNK AT QUEENSTOWN.
QUEENSTOWN, FEB. 11. -- A collision occurred this morning adjacent to the Spit Lighthouse between the Cork Steam Packet Company's steamer St. Finbarre and the schooner Water Lily, of Liverpool, which resulted in the foundering the latter. The Water Lily is ninety-nine tons, an had been for some time in this harbour windbound, from Schull for Liverpool. Captain Driscoll, of the sunken vesel, states that he was lying properly moored with two anchors down. The weather was clear, and the steamer struck her on the port bow a little abaft. The steamer cut clear into her. The schooner's crew, comprising five in number, scrambled on to the steamer without saving anything whatever. The vessels remained locked only for a few minutes, and when the steamer backed out the Water Lily sunk in about fifteen minutes. The St. Finbarre, after getting clear, backed on to Spike Bank, where remained firmly fixed until 5 p.m., when she resumed her passage to Liverpool. The masts of the schooner can be seen above the water at low water. Messrs. Ensor & Son have been engaged to lift the Water Lily and have her towed to the docks for repairs.
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EXECUTION IN CORK.
CORK, FEBRUARY 9. -- John Twiss was this morning executed in Cork Prison for having participated in the murder of James Donovan, caretaker of an evicted farm on the Earl of Cork's property at Glenlara. The convict rose shortly after six o'clock and attended mass at seven. The Mayor of Cork had arranged to join him there, but he was refused admission on the plea that he is not a visiting justice. The Mayor had placed himself at the head of movement for his reprieve, and expresses himself thoroughly convinced of his innocence. Twiss, to the last moment, maintained his outward composure, walked with a firm step from the chapel to the scaffold, answering the while, in audible tones, the responses to the litany for the dying. He made no formal statement further than to repeat the protestations of innocence in which he has indulged since his conviction, and to assert that he was unaware of the murder until his arrest. On reaching the execution-room he said -- "My sister the only one I leave. She will be lonely." He then wept, but recovering his firmness stepped on to the trap door, and in a few moments the drop fell, and all was over. During the night and throughout the morning the jail was strongly guarded by police patrols, but the only demonstration that took place outside the prison was the removal of hats by the crowd on seeing the black flag. Reporters were not admitted until after the execution. Twiss, during his stay in jail increased two stone in weight. Billington was the executioner. At the inquest which was held afterwards, the jury returned the following verdict -- "That deceased died in Cork Male Prison of fracture to the spine in the neck, caused by hanging, in obedience to the sentence of death pronounced upon him on the 9th January by the Lord Chief Baron," and added as a rider, "That, in face of the solemn dying declaration made by deceased before execution on the gallows at Cork Jail this morning, and the evidence on oath of the prison chaplain, medical oficer, and governor, we hereby express our belief in the prisoner's innocence, and consider this case was one in which the the prerogative of mercy should have been exercised; That we are of opinion that the practice of holding private magisterial inquiries within the jail and the absence of the prisoner's legal adviser is highly prejudicial the interrets of justice. Further, that we condemn the system by which police officials are allowed to interrogate and tamper with prisoners awaiting trial."
Donovan was a caretaker of an evicted holding the estate of Lord Cork at Glenlara, near Newmarket. Twiss, with another man, journeyed specially from Castleisland, and entering Donovan's bedroom, dragged him out of bed and beat him with the stock of a gun. They dragged Donovan into the yard, and continued clubbing him for time, during which he was begging for mercy. The men left, and Donovan crawled back to bed, but died a few hours later. A man named Keefe was arrested in connection with the crime, but was acquitted. At the trial of Twiss the Munster assizes the son of Donovan identified him as one of the men who killed his father.
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SHOCKING BEHAVIOUR OF NATIONALISTS.
KILLYMAN, FEB. 9. -- Great indignation prevails in Protestant circles in Killyman owing to the grossly insulting attitude and behaviour of a Nationalist mob towards a Protestant funeral party which passed through Maghery village yesterday. Maghery is a small fishing village on Lough Neagh at the mouth of the Blackwater, and is composed exclusively of Raman Catholics. The following are briefly the facts:-- It appears that an old lady named Mrs. Brown, who was for a long time a resident of Milltown, died at the residence of her nephew, in Tartlaghan, Killyman, and having expressed a wish to be buried in Milltown Churchyard, her dying request was complied with. The funeral started about 10-30 a.m., at arrived without incident at Milltown about 1-30 p.m. The graveyard is about half a mile down the road from Maghery, and as the funeral party were returning they noticed a number of men and boys hurrying along across the fields towards Maghery. A number went in the bandroom, and commenced drumming, while the crowd outside boohed and cheered at the funeral party. No notice was taken of the unseemly conduct, but the party proceeded to Mr. Ross's hotel, on the lough shore, to feed the horses and get some dinner. During all the time they were in the house, between one and two hours, the horrible din and insulting cries were kept up. On issuing from the hotel they were greeted with offensive epithets, while some shouted out "Here they come." There were five vehicles, including the hearse. Fortunately the company kept their heads and said nothing. The attitude of the crowd was very provocative. On arriving home in Killyman and the intelligence spreading deep indignation was expressed on all sides. As the members composing the funeral procession were well known to be incapable of offending anyone by word or action.
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ATTACK UPON A DOCTOR IN CORK.
CORK, FEBRUARY 7. -- The disagreement between Cork doctors and benefit societies led to very serious occurrence here today, when Dr. O'Sullivan, one of the physicians who succeeded the doctor who struck against the terms of the societies, was attacked and severely beaten by gang of medical students. Dr. O'Sullivan was proceeding up the Western Road to attend to a patient, when he encountered a crowd of thirty students, who at once raised shouts of "Blackleg" and deluged him with semi-liquid snow. The doctor appealed to his assailants to desist from the attack, and let him proceed, as he was going to an urgent case; but the only reply he received was a renewal of the attack. The students closed in on him, and dealt him several kicks and blows, apd, drawing his walking stick, be broke it upon one of his assailants. The doctor then offered to fight any one of them singly, but the challenge was not accepted, and the attack did not cease until Dr. O'Sullivan had been severely bruised and shaken. He has reported the matter to the police, and taken steps to prosecute his assailants.
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THE WRECK OFF THE ISLE OF MAN.
LIST OF THE CREW.
By the wreck of the barquentine Nelson Rice off the Isle of Man the loss of life is exactly twelve. The vessel, with a cargo of coal, left Garston on the night of the 5th inst., in tow of a steam-tug and cleared from the Mersey on the following day. She was bound to Rio Grande de Sul. and came to Garston from Hamburg with salt cake. She arrived at Liverpool about the 1st of January, taking three weeks from the Elbe to the Mersey. At the time the Nelson Rice encountered the full fury of the gales which prevailed just before Christmas, but was able to weather them, although through them her voyage was considerably lengthened. Captain R. J. Warner, who commanded the Nelson Rice, was part owner of the vessel. He was man of about thirty-five years of age, and belonged to Weymouth, Nova Scotia. The vessel appears only to have taken four of her crew at Garston. The first four to sign the vessel's articles were Holger Ness, Charles Andersen, Rudolf Coron, and Henry Reman, of Denmark, Sweden, Rotterdam, and Germany respectively, but Coron and Reman did not join, and their places were taken by two other men named Chas. Glocklen and Olaf Clanson. Another man named James Grant signed to proceed in the vessel, but at the last moment is said to have deserted. However, the agents in Liverpool of the vessel -- Messrs. J. C. Hansen, Lowden, & Connell -- give the actual number of the crew at the time of sailing as twelve. The mate was also a Nova Scotian, but it would appear that most, if not all, of the able seamen were foreigners.
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THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE IN MONAGHAN. -- Inquiries at Smithborough, County Monaghan, on 11th inst, resulted in the intelligence that no trace has yet been discovered of the man Pogue, who left his house during a snowstorm some time ago, and did not return. His friends and neighbours have been more than diligent in their search, and have even had a description of the missing man published in the "Hue and Cry," without satisfactory results. Great sympathy is felt for Pogue's friends, and every effort is being made to find some trace of the poor wanderer. The general belief is that the unfortunate man has perished in the snow.
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TWO MEN KILLED AT LIVERPOOL DOCKS. -- A startling accident, resulting in the death of two men took place on 7th inst. att the Canada Docks Extension Works, Liverpool. Blasting operations were being carried on, and several charges had exploded, but one missed fire, Two labourers named James Caughey and Patrick Connolly went forward to examine the unexploded charge, when it went off. They were knocked down and buried beneath a quantity of debris, both being instantly killed.
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DROWNING ACCIDENT NEAR BALLYMENA. -- Considerable consternation was created in the neighbourhood of Kellswater, about three miles from Ballymena, on the 10th instant, when a gun was found lying on a frozen river there, and an opening in the ice indicating that some person had gone through it recently. Subsequent information went to show that a farmer, named John Gordon, residing in the locality, had the previous night taken out his fowling-piece with the object of going on a shooting expedition, the night being beautifully clear from the full bright moon that shone overhead, and that he had not returned. It was conjectured that whilst Gordon was attempting to cross the frozen river the ice gave way and that he was suddenly precipitated into the water, which is somewhat deep at the place. During the day rigorous searches were made with view of discovering the missing man, but up to the present these efforts have proved fruitless. Gordon is about twenty-six years of and unmarried and prior to occupying his holding at Kellswater he was resident in the Valley of the Braid, convenient to Broughshane.
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SKATING ACCIDENT IN NEWTOWNARDS. -- All the dams and ponds about Newtownards are frozen to a considerable depth, and the admirers of curling and skating are able to engage in these favorite exercises to their hearts content. The other day what was nearly a serious accident occurred on what is known as Bradshaw's Dam, when some half-dozen ladies and gentlemen went through at the same spot, but all were saved after a good deal of trouble. On 11th inst a young man named Carnduff, who lives in George's Street, got his collar bone broken by an accident at the same dam.
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INQUEST IN BALLYMENA. -- On 11th inst. Mr. A. Caruth, jun., held an inquest on the body of John M'Caw, who died suddenly on the 9th instant. Mary M'Caw, daughter of deceased, deposed that her father left the about at about ten o'clock on Saturday morning for the purpose of transacting some business about the town. He was then in his usual health. She did not again see him alive. Mrs. Greer, Mill Street, deposed that the deceased called with her on Saturday evening about five o'clock, and, as she noticed him unwell, she drew the attention of two policemen who were then passing to the matter. The police called in, and at once noticed that the man was in a dying condition. Constable Farry observed that the deceased was breathing heavily, and he had him carefully removed to an adjacent apartment, and opened his shirt neck, at the same time despatching a messenger for Dr. Currie with all haste. In about fifteen minutes afterwards Drs. Currie and Stuart arrived, and deceased subsequently died in their presence in about ten minutes. Dr. Currie was examined, and deposed that death had resulted from apoplexy, and the jury returned a verdict accordingly. Head-Constable Craig and Sergeant Dugdale watched the inquiry on behalf of the constabulary.
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DROMORE, 7th February, 1895,
TO MR. WILLIAM DICKSON,
Aughnaskeogh, Dromara.
SIR -- I beg to express to you my sincere regret for having accused you of taking my flax which I entrusted to you to be scutched, and for having circulated said report in public. I now am aware I falsely accused you; indeed, I always knew you transacted your business honestly with your customers, and I never knew anything towards your character but what was upright, honest, and decent, and, in consideration of your not proceeding against me with the Writ of Summons, agree to pay to your Solicitor, Mr. Thomas B. Wallace, all your Costs, including costs of Advertising this Apology; and I promise not to use any such expressions regarding you in future.
ROBERT MARTIN,
Enogh, Dromara.
Witness present -- DAVID DUNCAN, Dromore.
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STRANGE OCCURANCE NEAR BALLYMONEY
On the 12th instant a rather strange thing happened to a labourer in the employment of Mr. Jas. Douglas, high constable for the barony of Upper Dunluce. The man had gone out to close an iron gate, and through curiosity foolishly applied his tongue to one of the bars of the gate. which was covered with frost, with the result that he was firmly held prisoner. Before extricating himself from the novel and painful position he was obliged to leave a piece of the skin of his tongue sticking to the bar od the gate. The poor fellow suffered considerable pain.
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TWO MEN DROWNED IN LOUGH CORRIB
Matthias Kinneavy, boat-builder, of Inchagoill, Lough Corrib, County Galway, and Michael Lally, Lord Ardilaun's gamekeeper and caretaker, of the same island, were drowned on 8th inst. morning when returning from Cong. It is supposed that the small boat in which they were crossing was capsized while the occupants were endeavouring to smash the ice, with which a great portion of the lake is covered.
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THE EXECUTION OF TWISS -- MR. MORLEY CHARGED WITH MURDER.
At a meeting of the Cork National League on 13th inst. the Mayor referred to what he styled the murder of Twiss, and Councillor M. O'Donnell proposed that they accord a vote of sympathy to Miss Twiss, sister of the condemned man. The Mayor -- the murdered man. Mr. O'Donnell -- Yes; the judicially and governmentally murdered man. Councillor Hennessy asked all patriotic Irishmen to subscribe to the Twiss fund and show their condemnation of the terrible murder committed in the city. (Hear, hear.) The Mayor said he had received subscriptions from Newry, Armagh, and other places.
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ARRIVAL OF THE CHAMPION SCULLER.
QUEENSTOWN, FERRUARY 13. -- Walter Bergen, the well-known sculler, arrived from Philadelphia to-day on board the American liner Ohio, accompanied by Dr. Wallace, also of the Quaker city, and proceeded in the ship to Liverpool. During a brief interview Bergen stated that his visit to this country is to compete for the championship of Ireland with Dr. Boyd, of Dublin. The race will take place either on the Liffey or at Belfast -- it matters not to the visitor -- and the distance will be one mile in length. When asked when the contest would take place Bergen said there was no time fixed, but it would take place probably within six weeks. He is also desirous of competing in England on the Thames whilst at this side of the water. Bergen did not bring his shell with him, but stated that he had made all necessary arrangements to have it brought over from Philadelphia by the American liner Kensington in about three weeks' time. He has made arrangements to return to America in time to compete for the championship of the United States and Canada. Our visitor formerly belonged to Belfast, but is now a naturalised citizen of Philadelphia. He is member of the Iona Boat Club and Caledonia Club, and won the Jubilee Challenge Cup in 1891.
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A MAN ACCIDENTALLY SHOT DEAD.
An unemployed mason named Davidson was climbing a wall near Juniper Green, five miles from Edinburgh, last Tuesday night to shoot a hare when both barrels went off accidentally, wounding a companion named Law in the breast and killing him. Davidson gave himself up to the police, but has been liberated. Law leaves widow and family.
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THE CAPTAIN OF A STEAMER DROWNED.
Captain Holmes, of the passenger steamer Raven, of Ulleswater, started on evening of 12th inst. to skate on the lake from Poole to Patterdale. He did not return, and upon search being made his cap was found on the ice near Glencorn, Patterdale, near a hole in the lake. On 13th inst. his body recovered.
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TWO BOYS DROWNED IN LOUGH FOYLE.
A Londonderry telegram states that on 13th inst. the bodies of two boys named Thomas Greer and Frank M'Ginley were found in the ice in the lough ashort distance from Dunfanaghy, County Donegal. They left bome on Monday in search of wild fowl. A search party broke the ice near where a can was discovered, and the two bodies ware found.
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DEATH OF A CENTENARIAN. -- On 12th inst. Mrs. Margaret May, residing in the townland of Legmourne, near Stewartstown, died in her 100th year. The deceased had and been deaf and almost blind some years before her death, but enjoyed fairly for good health.
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CURIOUS DIVORCE CASE IN QUEEN'S COUNTY.
DUBLIN, FEB. 12. -- To-day, in the Probate and Matrimonial Division, the case of Delaney v. Delaney came before Judge Warren on an application for alimony. The petitioner is Mrs. Margaret Delaney, wife of Mr. Denis Delaney, who resides at Quarrymount, near Portarlington, Queen's County, and she seeks for a divorce a mensa et thero from her husband on the ground of cruelty.
Mr. Samuels, Q.C., with whom was Mr. D. Kehoe (instructed by Messrs. Browne & M'Cann) appeared on behalf of the petitioner, and in making the application for alimony, said the petition for divorce filed on the 11th May, 1894, and the citation served on the 19th May. The answer was filed on the 15th June, and the petition for alimony was filed on the 6th July. Counsel explained that the reason of so much delay occurring the making of the application was that negotiations had been going on for a settlement, which were only broken off last week. The parties were married on the 16th June, 1891, and there was one child of the union, a daughter, who was born on the 24th January, 1893. The petition for alimony set out that the respondent was a gentleman farmer, who held in fee-simple a farm at Quarrymount, containing 117 acres, from which he derived an income of £150, or there-abouts. He also possessed a large number of cattle valued at £400, and had a sum invested in different stocks, which the petitioner estimated amounted at the time of her marriage to £2,800. His income from all sources amounted to £270. Respondent, in his answer, said he only made £20 of clear profit out of Quarrymount, and £75 out of investments. Counsel, after mentioning some further particulars of the respondent's estate and the different times at which he had acquired it, said petitioner went away from her husband's house on the 13th January, 1893, just as her confinement was approaching, because he would not procure medical attendance for her. She was very ill for a considerable time afterwards, and was since the separation living with her father, who sent respondent a bill for the maintenance of his wife, and also for medical attendance, but received no reply.
Judge Warren -- If the case will be tried in few weeks what is the use of alimony?
Mr. Samuels said if those representing the respondent were prepared to hand over to the petitioner's father a sum to provide for her maintenance, and also for the medical attendance, he would be satisfied, if it were agreed on all sides that the payment such money would not prejudice petitioner in the hearing of the petition.
Mr. M'Laughlin, Q.C., and Mr. A. F. Blood (instructed by Messrs. Meldon & Company), who appeared on behalf of the respondent, said that whatever his Lordship thought fair they would give. Counsel went on to give a number details and figures regarding respondent's estate, which, he said, consisted of £3,037 held on deposit receipt, a sum of £1,000 in broker's hands that did not appear in answer to the petition, stock and furniture, which come to about £236 or thereabouts, and the farm of Quarrymount, as to the value of which inquiry would be made. They were prepared now to give the petitioner any reasonable sum that his Lordship might suggest. Of course, if the application was to be heard in the ordinary way he was prepared to deal with it. The ordinary rule in granting alimony was to give one-fifth of the income.
Mr. Samuels said he could not agree to that. He thought one-fourth would be much fairer. Mr. M'Laughlin said Mr. Samuels might go on and make his case, and he would meet it. Mrs. Delaney then examined, and stated substantially the fact as mentioned by counsel. Since she left her husband's house on the 13th January, 1893, he had not contributed to her support, and had not visited her until these proceedings commenced.
To his Lordship -- She had not asked him for support. Her father sent him a bill after the first three months she stayed with him, but no reply came back.
Other evidence having been given on behalf of the petitioner, including that of her father and of a valuator to the value of the farm.
The respondent was next examined by Mr. M'Laughlin, and corroborated counsel's statement as to his property and assets. He admitted having sold out a number of his shares recently.
Evidence as the value of the Quarrymount farm having been given,
Judge Warren made an order granting alimony at the rate of £60 a year, to date from the service of the citation, and be paid in monthly instalments.
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ARRIVAL OF THE TEUTONIC.
NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 10.
The news of the arrival here yesterday morning of the overdue White Star liner Teutonic afforded great gratification, and this feeling was increased when it became known that amid her own struggles against tempestuous elements she had succeeded in rescuing eight of the crew of nine hands of a distressed fishing schooner, the Josie Reeves. Such weather as was experienced by the liner during the greater part of the voyage is declared to be without parallel. At five p.m. on Thursday last the Teutonic was only three miles east of Sandy Hook, but a fresh hurricane developing, she was obliged to steam fully seventy miles to sea for safety pending favourable change. Much curiosity has been evinced in the appearance of the steamer, which is strikingly picturesque under a coating of ice at every point.
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FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT PORTADOWN. -- On the 11th inst. Thomas Major, a railway official employed at the Portadown passenger station, got his left leg cut off above the knee by the train from Dublin, which arrives shortly after eight o'clock. Major was examining the wheels of carriage when the train was put in motion, and the accident occurred when he was attempting to get from between the carriages. The injured man was promptly attended by Dr. Dougan, J.P., and Dr. Boyd, who ordered his removal to Armagh Infirmary, in which institution he died on the 12th instant. The deceased was a quiet, steady, inoffensive man, and an extremely courteous and obliging official, who was much respected by his fellow-workers and all who knew him. Much sympathy is expressed for his widow and family, who are thus deprived of their bread winner.
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DEATH OF REV. HENRY MECREDY, KILLEAD.
We regret to announce the death of the Rev. Henry R. Mecredy, senior minister Killead Presbyterian Church. The sad event took place on the 10th instant, at his late residence, Rockhill, Killead, County Antrim. Mr. Mecredy entered the old Belfast College to study for the Gospel ministry, after having received his elementary and preparatory education, it the year 1842. He was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of Belfast in March, 1848. Having preached on trial with much acceptance in Killead Church, he was called by the congregation, and ordained by a commission of the Synod of Belfast as assistant and successor to the Rev. Joseph M'Kee in March, 1850. For a period of over forty years he discharged the duties of his high office with much assiduity and considerable success, being held in high repute by other denominations, and respected and loved by the members of his own congregation. Owing to advancing age and failing health, he made application through the Presbytery of Templepatrick for leave to to have an assistant and successor to him in the ministry, which was granted by the General Assembly, at the meeting here in Belfast, in June 1890. In the early part of the year 1891 steps were taken by the congregation to have an assistant and successor appointed to Mr. Mecredy, their choice falling on Mr. William J. Baird, who accepted their call accepted their call, and was ordained by the Presbytery of Templepatrick to the holy office of ministry on the 16th day of April following. Mr. Mecredy was a good preacher, an able exponent of the doctrines of grace; plain, forcible, and earnest in his enunciation of the message of salvation. His work in the vineyard was of long duration, and the Day alone will reveal the good done by him in the Master's service, and the benefits received by those who had the privilege of attending on his ministrations. With his bereaved family and sorrowing congregation we cordially sympathise; and pray the God of all comfort to bless them with the consolations of His Spirit in the hour of their bereavement and loss. The funeral took place on the 12th inst. in the burying-ground connected with Killead Church, at one o'clock, afternoon.
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