DOMINION NEWS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 34, 23 January 1912, Page 2

DOMINION NEWS.

SEAMAN DHOWNED. (Per Press issociation.) Wanganui, January 21. A seaman named Edward Thomas Midland, when going aboard Ids vessel, the Maroro about 10 o’clock last evening, fpll between tlie vessel and tiio wharf. A companion dived for him, but could not lind the missing man, who was not found till this morning by the police. Ho bore an abrasion on his forehead, and evidently hit a stringer of the wharf. At the time of the fatality the man was under the influence of drink. An inquest was Hold this afternoon. The victim recently came from Wellington to join the vessel. He is 33 years of age, but whether married or unmarried is unknown. LYSOL POISONING. Wellington, January 21. Shortly after 5 o’clock this morning, Miss Janet McAndrew, 60 years of ago, a servant employed by Dr Gilmer, was discovered in an unconscious condition, lying in the passage of the house. Dr McGavin was summoned, and on it being noticed that a strong smell of h r sol was about her, the doctor used a stomach pump for an hour, but the woman did not completely recover consciousness. She was sent to the hospital in a very low condition, and it is considered there is little hope of her recovery. Dr McGavin has no doubt that a large dose of lysol, mixed with ether, was taken by the woman. There was no one else in the house at the time, and before Miss McAndrew collapsed she was able to call out for assistance. ALLEGED ILLEGAL OPERATION. Timaru, January 21. Patrick Joseph Coman was yesterday committed for trial on a charge of performing an illegal operation. The 'case - has been frequently adjourned, owing to the illness of woman concerned. Accused is a young married Australian. His wife and children came over to New Zealand, but have been helped back again.

COMPETITIONS JUDGE. Dunedin, January 21. Mr Sidney Wolf, of Dunedin, lias been appointed judge of the instrumental and vocal sections of tho New Zealand competitions to 'be held in i Wellington in October next. SOUTHERN BAND CONTEST. Christchurch, January 22. The South Island Brass Band Association’s contest opened this morning. The judge is Mr Tom Morgan, of London, who recently judged at Ballarat. Results:—B flat bass: H. Philpotts (Wellington Tramways); E flat bass: R. Wilson (Woolston). THE KIWITEA OUTRAGE Feilding, January 22. 'I here are no developments in connection with the Kiwitca'outrage. Mrs Kernahan, postmistress, is not so seriously injured as at first reported. It .is now found that no bones were broken but there are cuts and bruises on the head and left arm. The police are very reticent but it is understood that they are working on a definite clue. NASTY MOTOR ACCIDENT. .Dunedin, January 22. During tho Drainage Board’s inspection this morning one of the party’s motor cars met with a nasty .smash near Glen Road. While negotiating a stoop side street tho brakes failed to act and the driver wisely swung the car to tho side of the road. The car crashed through a fence and hedge into an orchard. Mr Slingor, the Board’s engineer, leaped clear and escaped. Mr Douglas, a member, also jumped from the car but was caught against an iron ring post and one wheel of the car passed over his leg. No bones were broken, but ho is very badly bruised. Tho inspection was at opco abandoned.