DOMINION NEWS.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume XVIII, Issue 4538, 23 May 1913, Page 3

DOMINION NEWS.

A FIREMAN’S SUICIDE. : Electric Telegraoh—.Press Association Wellington, Last Night. Henry Daniels, a. fireman on the Moana, committed suicide in his bunk this morning by cutting his throat. TERRITORIAL IN TROUBLE. Joseph H. Smith, a territorial lieutenant, charged with indecency at the TrentKam rifle range, was remanded until May 28. Bail was allowed, j WIFE-BEATER SANTENCED. j John iVahy, for a brutal assault on his wife, was sentenced to six months’ 1 imprisonment. UP AGAINST SYNDICALISM. Auckland, Last Night. Speaking at the Auckland Provincial Farmers' Conference the president, Major Lusk, referred to the unicst among the workers as affecting farming interests. H,, said: “There appears to be no other sure Way ot protecting our industries from dilocation, ruinous delays, and absolute blackmailing than by a firm and positive agreement between all farmers personally to shear, slaughter and ship or to unship whenever or wherever strik<ti occur which threaten to damage our business."’ His observation-, were applauded. SHOT WHILE COMING FROM SCHOOL. Hawera. Last Night. A child six years of age, the daiigu ter of Hr Petersen, a settler at ’• .“y pu, while returning from school ' n Wednesday afternoon was accidentally slhot in the cheek. She was removed to a private hospital at Elthani, where it is considered she is out ot danger. Tt appear- that a man was shooting at a hare, and did not see the approach of the girl.