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of July 220d he was found in the cellar of the shop of whichhe was in charge at about a quarter to nine ; he was lyingunder a tap on the floor insensible and dying, and he diedsoon after. Mr. Robert Sephton, surgeon, of Atherton, wasat once called, and on arrival observed five pools of bloodbetween the cellar steps and the spot where the body was.Upon the body he found eleven wounds, which had beenevidently inflicted with some sharp instrument. Themost serious one, which had evidently caused death,was a punctured wound below the right ear, an inchin length, and about two inches in depth ; this hadsevered the jugular vein. Below this was anotherwound, and a third over the right eye, two inches in

length, extending down to the bone. On the top of thehead was a wound an inch and a half long, several smallerwounds on the forehead, face, left side of the head, andthroat, and behind the left ear a punctured wound a quarterof an inch long. There was also a wound across the fingersof the right hand, one finger nail being cut off. Deathresulted from hemorrhage. Suspicion fell at first upon aman named Lord, but subsequently the prisoner WilliamChadwick was found to have pawned the deceased’swatch and chain, as well as other property found missingfrom the premises. He was also identified by numerouswitnesses as having been in Atherton on the morningof the murder, one witness identifying him by a deformityof one of his fingers. He was found guilty after a threedays’ trial, and sentenced to death.

Liverpool, March 26th.

NORTHERN COUNTIES NOTES.(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Death of the Rev. J. H. Rutherford, L.R.G’.P. d: S. Eclirc.,of Newcastle.

A WELL-KNOWN and highly-popular Nonconformistminister, the Rev. J. H. Rutherford, of Newcastle, diedin this city on Friday last, under very sad circumstances.Mr. Rutherford had been officiating at the funeral of oneof his church members on Wednesday, and had nearlyreached home on foot when he was observed to drop hisgloves three times and stagger against a side wall. Hewas, however, prevented from falling by timely assistancefrom bystanders, who found him so insensible that itwas impossible to remove him the short distance tohis own residence. He was, therefore, kindly takenin by a neighbour. Dr. Oliver, Dr. Philipson, and hisson (a surgeon) were soon in attendance; they foundhim in a state of apoplectic coma with paralysis, outof which he never rallied, dying on the Friday morningas before mentioned. Mr. Rutherford was in manyrespects a remarkable and many-sided man. Cominga young minister and a perfect stranger from a littleborder Scotch town, he soon gathered a large congrega-tion, who, about thirty years ago, built him one ofthe most commodious chapels in Newcastle. His effortsin the cause of education were also very successful, hisschools being in many respects regarded as models. Mostof his work was initiated and carried out personally ;he had apparently little regard for committees. Abouttwenty years ago, being then middle-aged, he thoughthe could speak with more authority and also bettermaster some of the sanitary questions if he had a medicaleducation; so he entered as a student in the NewcastleSchool of Medicine, meantime pursuing his ministerialduties; and in due course became a fully qualified prac-titioner. He now applied himself to sanitary science, andhis voluminous and painstaking report on the public healthof Newcastle in 1866 is well known to all sanitarians;his paper on the same subject read at the Social ScienceCongress in 1870 was also an important communication. Itis impossible to even glance at his career as an educationist,sanitarian, or philanthropist, without feeling the greatestrespect for his ability, industry, and kindness of heart.Mr. Rutherford, who has left a widow and grown-up familyof two daughters and three sons, was in his sixty-fourthyear; two of his sons are surgeons, one of whom is prac-tising in Newcastle, and so was able to render whatassistance he could at the bedside of his father. Hisremains were interred in Elswick cemetery on Mondaywith every mark of respect from all classes and denomina-tions, the funeral being one of the largest ever seen inNewcastle. The Daily Chronicle estimates the spectators

at 100,000; the Durham College of Science and MedicalCollege were closed.

Ripon.The beautiful little Yorkshire city of Ripon has received

a generous offer from its dean, who has tendered a sum of£6400 towards the public swimming baths for the city,which has been definitely taken in hand by the corporation,who have commenced the construction of a handsomebathing pavilion on the banks of the river Ure.

The Munificent Bequest to Langholm.Private advices received in Langholm place the munificent

bequest of the late Mr. Thomas Hope of New York at notless than E80,000. Mr. Hope was a successful merchant inNew York, but left his native place, Langholm, when quitea boy. He visited Langholm about two years ago, andexpressed a wish to benefit the town, and for the purpose oferecting a hospital at a future time he purchased thenecessary land, and also appointed trustees to carry out hisintentions after his decease. Mr. Hope died on the 3rdinst. at Noroden Heights, Connecticut. He was nevermarried, but leaves a number of relatives, who, it is under-stood, will receive part of the large fortune he amassedduring the course of his long business career in New York.Newcastle-on.Tyne, March 2 1 tli.

DUBLIN.(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

The Dental Hospital of Ireland.THE Committee of Management of this hospital lately

held a Venetian fete, concert, and ball, for the purpose ofobtaining funds for the temporary renewal and permanentbuilding fund of the hospital. The public generouslyresponded, and it is gratifying to learn that a sum of E2745was received. Deducting the necessary expenses connectedwith the fete, the net gain has been £2573, which amountmust be regarded as satisfactory.

Gallant Act of an Army Surgeon.Surgeon T. Birt, of the Army Medical Staff, last week

made a gallant attempt to save the lives of two soldiers whowere recently drowned in Queenstown Harbour. Havingthrown off his outer garments, he jumped into the water andswam towards the men who were immersed, but they bothsank before he could give any assistance.

Sir Patrick Dun’s Hospital.Last year the in-door patients numbered 1364 and the

out-door 19,078. The income showed an increase, the trainednurses for private patients adding nearly £1000 to thereceipts. A sum of £400 is required for raising the numberof full beds from sixty to seventy, and the governors trustthat a successful effort will be made permanently to raisethe subscription list by that amount.

Monkstown Hospital.A special appeal was issued last year on behalf of the build-

ing fund, which resulted in total receipts amounting to f:2081 ;but a further sum of jE1200 will be required to complete thework. The great necessity for the increased accommodationnow being provided for was experienced during the lattermonths of 1889, when the institution was much over-

crowded in consequence of the large number of cases ofenteric fever which were admitted. It is proposed to add anobservation ward, capable of containing five or six beds, tothe hospital, together with other improvements.

Death of llTn. TV. G. Hill of Fermoy.This gentleman died at Bayswater last week. Deceased

was formerly a surgeon in the Royal Navy, and on leavingthe service he settled in Fermoy, county Cork, where hehad a very fair practice. Mr. Hill was a Fellow of theRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

Jubilee Medal.It is stated that the following gentlemen have received

the Jubilee medal which has been issued by Her Majesty incommemoration of the fiftieth year of her reign-viz., SirGeorge Porter, Bart., Sir John T. Banks, K.C.B., Dr.William Moore, D.L., and Mr. William Colles.The annual meeting of the Dublin Sanitary Association

will be held on Thursday, the 27th inst.Dr. D. Flynn has been appointed extraordinary physician

to St. Vincent’s Hospital for Women and Children, Cork.