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THE BENDIGO ADVERTISER
(PUBLISHED DAILY.)
PROGRESSION, OUR R2QI1TS, AND OCR RESOURCES.
SANDHURST, MONDAY, FEB. 17, 1890
THE ACCIDENT AT THE LAZARUS
MINE.
It is a matter for regret that any dissatis-
faction should be felt regarding the inquiry
into the death of James Moyle, held a
month ago. Inquiries into accidents which
result in the sacrifice of human life should
be of a most searching character, and the
evidence and verdict should leave no doubt
on the public mind as to their causes. A
perusal of the evidence adduced at the
inquest on the body of James Moyle can
leave no doubt on the mind of anybody,
and it must follow that if there be any
cause for dissatisfaction it must proceed
from the knowledge of evidence which was
not given before the coroner. One of the
witnesses at the inquest, Henry Carman (one of the injured men),
deposed "that as near as he could reckon
five or six minutes elapsed from the time he
heard the fourth report until Moyle went
in. Witness and the other men followed
voluntarily. They were not requested to
do so. The miners were allowed to use
their own discretion as to what length of
time elapses from the firing of the shots
until they go back to the face. He had
often heard the manager find fault with
miners for returning too soon." This
testimony clearly exonerates both the
manager and the underground boss.
Carman estimates the time which elapsed
before the men went in as between five and
six minutes. There is a slight variation in
the evidence as to the time, as Patrick
Brunnook deposed that as near as he could
recollect, four or five minutes elapsed be-
tween the fourth and fifth reports, while
James Baker considered that from three to
five minutes elapsed after the reports, till
Moyle went in. The coroner, Mr. J. G.
Stamp, offered to have the jury conveyed to
the hospital to obtain Tippett's evidence if
they desired, or to postpone the enquiry,
but through the foreman, Mr. J. P. Duns-
stan, they expressed the opinion that there
was sufficient evidence before them to enable
them to arrive at a verdict. There was
therefore every desire shown by the coroner
to aid the jury in coming to a just conclu-
sion. The jury were no doubt justified in
the view they took. They had heard good
corroborative evidence, and had no difficulty
about arriving at a verdict. When the matter
was brought before the Miners'Association
on Thursday night, Mr. G. Cocking stated
that, upon his visiting the hospital, Frede-
ricks who has since died, stated that nobody
else was to blame but the men themselves.
He never made any reference to the men
being compelled to go into the drive where
the explosion occurred.
It ts now stated, however, that Tippett
had evidence to give which by no means
corroborates that of Carman, Brunnock, and
Baker. We are informed on good authority
that Tippett is prepared to state that the
men returned to the scene of the explosion,
one minute after the four reports, and that
they were ordered to do so. Had this evi-
dence been brought out at the inquest, it is
probable the jury would have desired Frede-
ricks' also, and then have arrived at what-
ever conclusion the balance of evidence ap-
peared to favor. It is unfortunate that at
this late hour any reflection should be cast
upon Moyle. If, as Tippett avers, he ordered
the men in one minute after the reports went
off, the poor fellow paid dearly for his rash-
ness. We would rather be inclined to
allow the matter rest where it is
were Moyle alone concerned. But
it is stated to be a common practice for
underground bosses and managers to order
men to perform dangerous duties, even in
contravention of the Regulation of Mines
Act. It is for this reason that we would
like to see doubts of the character raised in
the present instance set at rest, and it it be
true that miners are ordered to run risks in
our mines, which the Regulation of Mines
Act is specially framed to guard against, the
sooner the practice is brought under the
notice of the proper authorities the better.
We have no desire to reflect upon the
Mining Inspector. It is not likely that
breaches of the regulations occur in his
presence, and the men are very naturally
disinclined to make their grievances public,
when the relation of them may cost them
their situations. It follows that such
breaches of the regulations are only likely to
leak out on the occasion of fatal accidents,
and for that reason the opportunities to
check practices which cannot be too strongly
condemned are extremely rare. We hardly
think that Tippett's uncorroborated evi-
dence would be considered strong enough as
against that of Carman, Brunnock, and
Baker, upon which the jury agreed on their
verdict; but considering that he was one of
those who were at the scene of the explo-
sion, due inquiry should be made into the
nature of the testimony he is prepared to
offer.
An Accident. - Last evening a son of Mr.
Pinnell, who resides in Garsed-street, about 16
years of age met with a painful accident. He
was hurrying along when he slipped and fell,
breaking both bones of his left ann just above
the wrist. Dr. Atkinson attended to the in
jury
' Electoral Registrar.—Mr. Henry Thomp- 1
son Downe has been appointed electoral regis
trar for the Eehuca and Rochester East divisions
of the Electoral District of Rodney and the
Echuca'Borough' Division of the Northern
Province and a deputy 'electoral registrar for
the Torrumberry and Wharparilla divisions of
the Electoral District of Gunbower, vice the
rnr"" Mr Andrew Mayne, deceased. The ap
Beynon Downe C.E.,
Lfe by Grder.-fp-&tfne» .the 6th February,
jL890; hag o.een canpglfpcj, '*"■ ■
Death of Another Old Bendigonian. -
Another old Bendigonian, Mr. James M'Fadyen,
has gone to "that bourne from whence no
traveller e'er returns." The deceased gentle-
man, who was a native of Scotland, and, like
many others, was attracted to the colony by
the gold fever in the early fifties, arrived in
Bendigo in 1853. Some time back he was pros-
trated by a complication of disorders, which
terminated fatally on Saturday morning at his
late residence in King-street. The deceased
gentleman was about 68 years of age. He was
well-known and highly respected, and much
sympathy is expressed for his widow and family
in their sad bereavement. The funeral takes
place at four o'clock this afternoon, the place of
interment being the Sandhurst Cemetery.
Finn at Long Gui.ly.—Last evening a four
roomed cottage owned and occupied by a family
numed Hears, situated at the corner of Havilah
and Ilevicri; streets, was destroyed by fire. At
about the liouc mentioned Mrs. Mears was put
ting the children to bed and left them, with a
candle burning on the table, for a few minutes
while, she went into the kitchen. Shortly
afterwards Mr. Mears noticed a glare in the
bedroom, and on rushing in found the curtains
ablaze. The children were hurriedly removed
out of the house, but owing to the flumes
spreading so rapidly, very little of the furniture
could be saved. The Long Gully firebell was
rung, and the watchman in the fire tower, also
rung out the ularm. The brigades responded
promptly. The Long Gully brigade and the
Ironbark contingent of the Temperance brigade
were firsts on the scene, and the former soon
had the water playing on the burning
building from the only plug in the vicinity.
The Temperance brigade was also in attendance.
The other brigades only went as far as Boundary
street, and turned back on seeing that the fire
was so far away. The building was completely
gutted, but a detached kitchen was saved. The
building and its contents were insured for £100
in the Phosnix Co., of which Mr. S. H. M'Gowun
is the local agent.
j The Horse Stealing Case.—The brood
mare which was stolen from Cr. John M'Lay's
paddock at Marong about ten days ago was
restored to the owner on Saturday morning.
Air. M'Lay had to enter into a bond for £100 to
produce the animal when required by the police
when the thief is arrested.
Mining (Managers' Board.—L'he governor,
with the advice of the Executive Couucil, has
appointed Mr. Arthur Walker, mining sur
veyor, of Sandhurst, to be a member of the
Board formed for the purpose of considering
and reporting upon the present position and
qualifications of mining managers in the colony,
and as to the expediency of requiring them to
obtain certificates before taking charge of mines.
Mr. Walker to act as chairman of such Board.
vice Mr. E. R. Meekinson, whose resignation
has been ivacepted.
Statu School Vacancies have occurred as
follow :—Bowtell'a Creek, head teacher; Kinv
panial South, head teacher, Warragamba, head
teacher; Longwariy East, head teacher; Ararat,
female junior assistant; Brunswiok West, male
junior assistant; Victoria Park, male junior
assistant; Thomastown, head teacher; Bulunv
waal and Upper Boggy Creek, head teacher;
Terriok Torrick East, head teaoher; Murrin
dindiand Woodbourno, head teacher; Younrang
North, head teacher; Thalia East, head teacher;
Wail South, head teacher; Yanac-a-Yanac,
head teacher; Heathcote, fiist female assistant,
5th class; Fitzroy, first female assistant, 3rd
class.
A Narrow Escape.—What appears to have
been a deliberate attempt at suicide occurred
on Friday evening. As the train known as
" the Bungaree," which arrives in Sandhurst
about half-past nine or ten o'clock, was ap
proaching the Big Hill tunnel a man was
walking along the path at the side of the rails,
when just as the train had nearly caught up to
him he suddenly stepped in front of the engine
between the rails. Fortunately the train was
going up hill rather slowly at the time. The
buffer of the engine caught the man in the back,
and threw him dowp the embankment clear of
the wheels. The train was immediately pulled
up, and on the driver and guard going back to
the spot they found that the man, who gave the
name of Houston had escaped uninjured, at least
so far as they could tell. He was taken home
by his brother who lives in the locality. On the
arrival of the train in Sandhurst the matter was
reported to the stationmaster. Proceedings
will very likely be taken against the man for
trespassing on the railway.
The friends of Mr. H. Hattam will be
pleased to know that in addition to the late
banquet, Mr, Cathcart has forwarded to him a
very handsome diamond locket, suitably en
graved, with tho best wishes uf his Sandhurst
friends. The diamond looket was manufactured
by Mr, S, liroekley, Pall Mall.
A Painful Accident.—On Saturday after
noon, Mr. J. Allday, of theB.U.C.C., sustained
a na«ty injury to his left thumb while wicket
keeping from a fast rising ball. The bono was
shattered between the first and second joints,
and Dr. Atkinson, who attended to the injury,
had to remove a piece of the bone.
Ax Artificial Leg.—Some months ago a
miner named William Andrew met with an
accident at the Garden Gully miue, which
resulted in the loss of a leg. A subscription
was started by Messrs. A. S. B ales, M.P.,
Pryor, and Baistow, and the sum of £51 9s.
collected. An artificial leg, with the latest
improvements, was obtained in Melbourne, and
Aodrew was presented with the balance of tho
sum subscribed. He desires to thank the
gentlemen named for their exertions on his
behalf.
A DISPUTED DEBT CASE.—Messrs. Minty and
Co., fruiterers, sued the mayor (Mr. J. P.
Carolin) at the City Police Court on Saturday
for the recovery of £2 5s due on two cases of
apricots which were supplied for the mayor's
dinner to the poor people on Christmas Day.
Mr. Rymer appeared for the plaintiff and Mr.
C. Cohen for the defendant. The full amount
of the fruit account was £11 10s. Mr. Carolin
returned the two cases of apricots and tendered
his cheque for £9 5s, which, however, the
plaintiff refusel to accept. The amount was
then paid into court. The plaintiff stated that
there was no agreement that any fruit exccpt
bananas would be taken back. Richard Kulliken
stated that the fruit would naturally sink
and become unsaleable after standing for several
days. The two cases of apricots which were
returned by the mayor were sold for
7s. The defendant got into the witness
box and swore that there was an agreement
between him and Minty that any unused fruit
could be returned. He examined the cases on
the morning they were returned and found that
the fruit was in good condition, and not "run
ning." James M'Leod, caterer, deposed that
the fruit was received at the Town Hall on
Tuesday, and returned on Friday morning. The
cases were in the same condition when they
were returned as they were when they were
Received. The Bench (Messrs. M. Rundell and
C. Roeder, Js.P.) were of opinion that it was
hardly likely that there would be an agreement
to receive the apricots back after standing for
three or four days, and gave a verdict in favor
of the plaintiff for the amount claimed, less 7s,
for which the apricots were sold. Two guineas
costs were allowed.
Horrible Outrage and Murder in Ame
rica.—The "Herald" of Saturday has the
following :—News has been received that the
body of a lady," who had been foully outraged
and murdered, was found near her residence at
Crawfordsville in thestate of Arkansason Friday.
On hearing of the outrage the neighbors in
stituted a search party for tho murderer, whom
they captured and conveyed to the scene of tho
tragedy. They thereupon cut off the man's
arms, logs and head with an axe.
Victorian Rangers. — The Governor - in
Council has approved of the formation of a de
tachment of F Company of the Victorian
Rangers at Eaglchawk,
Retuiwiung Officer.—Mr. J. H. Dunne has
been appointed returning officer for the mining
district of Castlemuine vice Mr. O.- W. Collins
transferred.
Death in the Hospital. — John Heule,
seven years of age. who was admitted to the
hospital on 18th January, died yesterday from
typhoid.
Sandhurst Masonic Art Union.—A big
demand for tickets in connection with this art
union has now set in. Most of the agents
throughout the colony have sent to the secre
tary for a further supply, and in many cises
have had to be refused owing to the fact of
there being no more tickets in hand ; iu such
cases they have to wait till the tickets are re
ceived from those who have got them, asd are
not selling freely. According to present pros
pects there is little doubt but that tho drawing
will come off about the en-' of this month.
City Police Court.—Messrs. M. Rundell
and C. Roeder, Js.P., presided at this Court on
Saturday. A couple of drunkards. were dis
charged. Mary Blake was charged with being
a common prostitute, and behaving in an
insulting manner in Bottle Alley on tho pre
vious evening. Plain-clothes Constable Walsh
and Constable Davidson proved the offence, and
the prisoner having admitted twelve previous
convictions, was sentenced to a month's im
prisonment with hard labor. A laboring man
giving the name of Charles Thomson was charged
with being drunk and disorderly, and also with
using obscene language. The prisoner pleaded
guilty to tho drunkenness, but stated that he
had no recollection of having committed the
other offence. The evidence of Constable
Roscrow, who arrested the prisoner, and
Sergeant Fahey was to the effect that after the
prisoner had been locked up he behaved like a
wild beast. He tnade use of outrageously filthy
language in such a loud tone of voice that it
could be heard all over Market-square. The
bench imposed a penalty of £10 or in default
three mouths' imprisonment with hard labor.
A lad named Solomon Smith was charged by
John Gray with throwing stones. The bench
discharged the defendant with a caution on his
father promising to take better care of him in
the future. Several debts' sa'ses werd'dispo&ecl
pf and the court then adjourned. :
A cold ml:dal, the highest award given for
an exhibit of pottery ware at the Melbourne
Centennial Exhibition, has been received by the
Buuiligo Pottery Company. It is a handsome
medal, 1A inches in diameter, and weighs a little
over liczs. On the rim are cut the words,
" Bendigo Pottery Company." One side-bears
the image in profile of Queen Victoria, and ou
the other side is a wreath formed of a wattle
and an oak branch, within which is a Latin
inscription showing that the medal is a reward"
for excellent workmanship.
Licensing Court.—The licensing courts have
determined the number of inhabitants in the
respective districts as follows Sandhurst—
Barkly, 7,290: Darling, 4,425; Golden-square,
6,475; Sutton, 1,525; White Hills, 685; Axedale,
915; Kangaroo Flat, 2,690; Mandurang, 1,205;
Sandhurst South, 2,905; Strathfieldsaye, 1,140
ITuntly, 1,390; Haywood, 1,115; Woodstock,
1,1 S3. Keritng—Kerang, 3,1 Co; Kerang West,
1,590; Cohuna, 73U; Xowamnny, yoO; xarro
walla, 970; Terrick, 1,585; Mitiamo, 630.
Elmore—Elmore, 1,210; Goornong, 015: Runny
mede, 1,895.
Bendigo Enginedrivers' Association,—
The usual weekly meeting took place at
Hansen's Hotel on Saturday evening. The
attendance was good, Mr. P. Biys (the presi
dent) occupying the chair. A letter was re
ceived from Mr. Forester, secretary of the
A.M.E.D.A., acknowledging receipt of the
death levy on account of the death of the late
Mr. M'Lei Ian, and stating that two more death
levies were due consequent upon the deaths of
W. Pithie, of Eagiehawk, and A. Aitken,
Ghiltern. Both levies were passed for pay
ment. A communication was read from J as.
Stephens, enclosing 7s. in contributions, and
inquiring if anything was due to him for the
time that he wus off work owing to si sunstroke.
It was deiided to inform Mr. Stephens that
members could only receive pay in cases of
accidents. . The resignation of Mr. J. Reed as
delegate to the Trades' and Labor Council was
accepted with regret. Mr. F. Boys was ap
pointed m Ilia stead. Mr. B. Freestone wis
elected delegate on the eight hours' committee
In, ^ ace t? 4 B°ya- One new member
(lhomas Kennedy) was elected and the meetiuc
closed. b
Found Dead. A middle aged woman named
Mrs. W est (wires our Ballarat correspondent)
whose husband is a stock dealer, was found
lyiug_ dead in _ her house early on Saturday
mornu>g. An inquiry into the circumstances
of her death will be held.
Brewers' Employes.—A committee meeting
of the above was held at the Albert Hotel on
Friday evening last for the purpose of drawing
out the programme, there being a good attend
ance present, Mr. C. G. Abbott presiding The
programme, with but few alterations, is the
same as last year. It was decided to increase
the entries in each event from three to five, the
coopers competition excepted. The price of
tickets for adults and children was fixed The
secretary was instructed to advertise tenders
for band of eight performers, also conveyance
and ono four-m-haiid drag to convey the
picplcians to and from Cherry Tree The
meeting then adjourned till Friday next, when
all tenders will be dealt with
» The Run of Lock." - The Bland Holt
Dramatic Company which has been performing
at the Royal Princess' Theatre during the last
foi tmght,brought the season to a close on Satur
day evening, when they reproduced the popular
sporting drama ' The Run of Luck." The com
pany proceed to Ballarat to-day
Board op AimcE.-Mr. William B. Mur
doch lus been appointed a member of the Board
of Advice for the Borough of Heathcote.
i.lR. H. Cotton has been appointed a member
of the committee of management of the public
pare ak Minore.
Polo Match.—On Wednesday evening next
f™'1, fanuy 3 ailtl muff polo match will
r A(;euterl"ial Elite Skating Rink,
r street. About 25 of the rink patrons
have given their names in, and a very success
I, .I'!Pi1'C13 antlc'P«ed. The promoters of the
match have engaged a strong band, and a very
enjoyable evening will, no doubt, be spent by
those who patronise the rink on Wednesday
St. Patrick s Day Sports. -On Saturday
far "iti Wea3.r\R- Co., submitted
for salt by private miction the various privi
leges m connection with the forthcoming
1 l t?l w mi < y' ■No' 1 bo°th Was
' -'.'j M- D!llm] f°'' £20. The other rights
a V, ;,111,11 for disposal privately.
... f i!.AItlcGoldennsquaue. —The harvest
thauksgiv;ng services in connection with the
above church, were held yesterday in the morn
ing and even,ng by the Rev. J. M'Evans, ami
in the afternoon by the Rev. J. Gurliek. The
attendanoes at each service wore large, and the
collections wluoh wore in aid of the church fund
amounted to a big sum. The church was nicelv
decorated with fruit, corn and evergreens and
presented a very pretty appearanee. A strong
choir was in attendance, and rendered sevS
H "i vrsT y"lnS in a p,easinK manner
Harvest Thanksgiving at All Saints' —
Iho harvest festival was celebrated yesterday
at the above church, the Rev. J. Garlick
preaching in the morning from Jeremiah 5th,
31st, and in the evening from Ecclesiasces 11th,
1st and 6th. The church was gracefully
decorated with emblems of rusticity, and the
choral portion of the service was given by the
choir in a manner quite exceptionable. Mr.
bn, xL .king was at the organ.
An agile Octogenarian—The London cor
respondent of the "Argus" writes that Mr.
5£ If-at^ r,li3- e'£btieth birthday
i • J ^riend of mine was staying in the
house with him the other day. The conversa
tion turned on .Iniwiogroom aorobatic feats,
and some men and women in the prime of life
gate examples. Mr. Gladstone outdid them
all bv placing lug two hands on the back of a
chair and jump.ng through them so as to land
""T1/,011.the fat- He said that' he had not
eighty ! C °XC°rd■ Not bad for
The directors of the Great Southern Garden
Gully Company by advertisement express their
sincere thanks to those parsons who assisted in
recovering the body of the late mining inanaeer,
Mr. Jas. RiohardB, especially to those who at so
much persunal risk bravely descended and worked
in the shaft.
A special meeting of the members of the old
eight hours'committee will be held at the Beehive
Exchange this evening.
The piogramme of events to be contested at the
sports to be held in the show grounds 011 St.
Patrick's Da) appears in our advertising columns.
Entries close at 8 p.m, 011 the 2Sth Feoruary at
the Courthouse Hotel, handicaps will be pub
lithed on the 5th March, and acceptances close at
8 p.tu. on the 14fli March.
At 12 o'clock to day, Messrs. G. H. Hobson
and Co. will se 1 a rare collection of ornaments,
fancy goods, etc., amongst which are artificial
flowers and fruits, with glass shades, cushions,
bracelets, albums, fans, dolls, and nick nacks of
every description. The whole to be sold to the
highest bidtier.
To-day at 11 o'clock, Messrs. G. II Hobson and
Co. will sell at their rooms a large and varied as
sortment of useful household furniture and sun
dries removed to the rooms for convenience of
sale. Ths sale.is unreserved.
Messes. R. O'Neill and Co., report the sale ,by
public auction on Saturday afternoon, on behalf of
the vendor, who is leaving the colony, 700 No. 1
Lazirns Company's shares, in lots, at from 8s 6d
to S)a Id. Three hundred Shamrocks were quitted
at 5s.
Messrs. Jas. Andrew and Co. will sell at their
rooms this day, furniture and general effects ; and
on Monday, 24th, booths for the Fire Brigade
Demonstration to be held on the 12th, 13th and
14th March, in the i-how grounds.
The Bendigo Easter Fair sports committee met
at the Old Post Office at 0.30 o'clock this evening.
The executive committee met at 8.
The tent services in Ilargreaves-street will be i
continued t--is evening, the subject being, "The
Sabbath Question; Biblo Evidence for Sunday j
keeping examined."
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