SUPPOSED SUICIDE. Wellington, November 20.

Otago Witness, Issue 2179, 28 November 1895, Page 15

SUPPOSED SUICIDE. Wellington, November 20.

A young man named John Scott M'lntosh, aged 29, who resided with his wife and sister in Lorance street, Newtown, was found dead in Newtown ParE this afternoon, with a bullet through his forehead and a six-chambered revolver at his side. He had been missing since Monday at midday, and had evidently been dead about 48 hours. He had beea .out of employment over five months and became very despondent of late. He followed the occupation of clerk, und was at one time on the staff of the National Bank at Napier. At the inquest the evidence showed thab though M'lnfcosh had been out of work for some months his wife was in good circumstances. The deceased suffered from nervous complaints, and had been talking about committing suicide on Sunday. A verdict of "Temporary insanity" was returned.

It is understood that Captain Stuarfc, who has been in charge of the Arawa for some time, has exchanged with Captain '■ Grans of the Tainui. Te show that accommodation was at a promiutn at Blacks on the show day, th« Dunstan Times mentions that five bicyclist! occupied tha gaol, and wera well looked after by Constable Leece.' They were extremely gratified to find each a good resting place. A crayfish canning factory has just been started at Akaroa by Messr* Irvine and StevenBBn, with every prospect of it proving a success. Large supplies have already been guaranteed by the local fishermen.