A native of Wausich was charged with having attempted to commit suicide at 8.45 p.m. on the 14th instant by banging himself to a tree in Ward Road.
At the time mentioned, a foreigner who was walking along Ward Road saw the defendant leaning against a tree, crying. On looking at the man more closely, the foreigner saw that he had a rope twisted tightly areand his neck and was making the other end fast tos branch of the tree. The man stated that he had no money and no friends and had been without food for two days. He was arrested by the Police and supplied with a hearty meal.
The Magistrate severely cautioned the defendant and ordered that he be sent to his native place, He was also supplied with $1 from the Court funds enable him to reach his home.
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