Tuesday, April 3, 1883   In the Intestate Estate of David DOUGALL. All Persons having any Claims against the above Estate are requested to send them in within Six Weeks from this date;  and all persons Indebted to pay the  same to the undersigned within the like period. G. STILWELL, Executor. Queenstown, April 2, 1883   In the Intestate Estate of James GATOR. All Persons having any Claims against the above Estate are requested to send them in within Six Weeks from this date;  and all persons Indebted to pay the  same to the undersigned within the like period. G. STILWELL, Executor. Queenstown, April 2, 1883   Tuesday, April 10, 1883   FATAL GUN ACCIDENT. A Uniondale correspondent writes to the George and Knysna Herald:- “I regret to have to record from the farm Elandsfontein, in this district, a most distressing, and to the relatives a most heartrending accident which occurred on the 10th March.  On the day mentioned a hunting party was arranged to start from Mr. Andries Hercules FERREIRA’s farm above mentioned.  Amongst the sportsmen, many of whom belonged to the connected nected families of the ZONDAGHs and FERREIRAs, were Mr. Ignatius FERREIRA and his younger brother, Salomon, the illfated deceased.  On proceeding some 500 yards from the homestead, several strange dogs mixed with those intended to hunt.  For the purpose of separating them “Natie” dismounted, his younger brother remaining on horseback just behind him.  ‘Natie’ accidentally, whilst dividing the dogs, struck the stock of his gun against the earth, thereby smashing the lock and exploding the charge.  The barrel of the piece being at the time of the explosion under his arm, caused the charge to pass behind and strike the face and neck of his unfortunate brother.  Mr. Naas ZONDAGH, Thys son, one of the party, at once lifted him from the horse and carried him home, although every effort was made, he expired within about two hours from the time of the accident.  He was only able to articulate a few words, and thse before he was carried into the house.  The deceased, only 13 years of age, was the son of A.H. FERREIRA, of Elandsfontein, and a youth of great promise.  The deepest sympathy is felt throughout the district, not only for the bereaved parents, but for the loving brother who was the unwitting cause of the catastrophe.  The sufferings of the latter can hardly be described.   GORED TO DEATH.- We regret to record a sad occurrence which has happened at Amalinda.  On Friday last Mr. Henry TAYLOR, of that place, was carting manure on to his mealie lands, assisted by his son, a lad of twelve years, who was acting as leader to the oxen.  The manure was being delivered at different spots, and Mr. TAYLOR had just ordered the team to move on.  One of the two foremost oxen, a borrowed one, in starting ,either viciously, or accidentally thrust a horn upwards into the stomach of the the unfortunate lad who was leading.  He was terribly mangled, and received such injury as to make his recovery impossible.  He lingered a day and then died,  The poor lad was Mr. TAYLOR’s only child, and much sympathy is expressed on account of this distressing occurrence. – Dispatch.   Tuesday, April 17, 1883   The Sad Death of Mr. SCHOLTZ. The Uitenhage Times has received a telegram form Du Toit’s Pan, giving some further particulars of the melancholy death by suicide of Mr. SCHOLTZ, the C.C. & R.M. of Du Toit’s Pan, and also one of the members of the Special Court for the trial of illicit diamond cases.  It would appear that Mr. SCHOLTZ had for some time been suffering from dyspepsia, and on Friday passed a very bad night through that distressing malady.  The next morning he got up about breakfast time, and went into his dressing room for a few minutes afterwards.  His wife and her nurse heard the report of a pistol, and immediately rushed into the room, where a shocking and extremely painful sight met their view.  Lying on a bed was the lifeless body of Mr. SCHOLTZ, holding a revolver in his right hand, the left being pressed over it as if to steady it;  the muzzle of the weapon was thrust far into the mouth, from which blood was issuing.  A doctor was called in, who pronounced his opinion that death must have been instantaneous.  The course taken by the shot as traced by him was through the hard palate and the base of the skull, passing out at the summit of the head.  An inquest was held at about ten o’clock the same day by Mr. J.L. TRUTER, who returned a verdict of death during temporary insanity.  The funeral on Sunday morning was largely attended, the President of the High Court, Justice BUCHANAN and Justice LAWRENCE being amongst those who paid their last respects to the memory of the deceased. Referring editorially to this occurrence, the Times observes;  “Mr. SCHOLTZ was married last year, in England, to the only daughter of Mr. P.A. LANGE of this town, who was for many years resident in Kimberley...   Friday, April 20, 1883   BIRTH,- On the 8th inst., at Queenstown, the Wife of Joseph BRADY of a Son.   DIED,- On the 11th inst., at Queenstown, Walter, pougest son of Charles M. BROTHERS, aged 1 year and 8 months.   BIRTH,- At Queenstown, on the 13th April, the Wife of W.J. MARSHALL of a Daughter. BIRTH- At Queenstown, on the 17th inst., the wife of Tal. EAGAR, of a son.   “THE Execution of LEPPAN has, (says the Somerset East paper,) been fixed for Wednesday the 24th, but as that is the date of the Agricultural Show in Somerset, Government has been asked to alter the date.  VON WITT is expected on 16th.  The 24th has been fixed on.”  We doubt the correctness of the above.  No intimation has been yet received, we believe, by the Registrar of the Eastern Districts’ Court of the fixing of the date of execution.   Shocking Accident on the Railway. DREADFUL SUFFERINGS OF A PLATELAYER. There died at the Port Elizabeth Hospital on Monday afternoon, a poor fellow named Robert SOWERBY, who whilst, we are sorry to learn under the influence of drink, was run over on the line of railway about a mile from Sandflats.  The deceased was a platelayer, and after having been run over must have undergone great suffering.  SOWERBY having been almost unconscious since his admission to the hospital, was not in a fit state to give an account before his death of the sad circumstances attending the accident,  The driver of the Sunday night train for Cradock, however, states that when near the Sandflats station he felt a jerk, as if the engine was going over something, but it was so slight that he did not take any notice of it, fancying at the time that perhaps it was caused in consequence of sand being on the line.  He returned with the train from Alicedale the next morning, and whilst passing the same place where he thought he had felt the jerk on the previous night, the fireman passed the remark that someone appeared to be moaning.  The driver at once pulled up and communicated with the Chief Inspector CLARKE, who was travelling in the train,  On making a search they found the deceased lying by the side of the line with one leg completely cut off and the other very much smashed.  Near where he was laying was a bottle containing Holland’s gin, and the deceased’s hat.  He had been last seen alive about 10 o’clock on Sunday night by a man named SMITH, a joiner, who noticed him walking up the line, and he was then under influence of liquor.  No doubt the unfortunate man sat down on the line and fell asleep, and the night being dark, the driver of the engine had not the opportunity of seeing him.  The deceased was brought into town at once and taken to the hospital, where, as stated above, he died on Monday afternoon after much suffering. – E.P. HERALD.   DROWNED IN THE BAAKENS RIVER.-  Yesterday morning the body of a man was found in the Baaken’s River, he having been drowned.  The deceased was Micheal SULLIVAN, and the body was seen in the river, and brought to the bank by ganger COLTON, in the employ of the Municipality.  The deceased resided in the neighbourhood, and COLTON had the body removed to his lodgings were during the mording it was viewed by the Resident Magistrate and Dr. ENSOR.  The deceased was last seen at half past eleven on Monday night when passing the police station, apparently suffering from the effects of strong drink.  He was then carrying some liquour in a bottle. – Herald. EXECUTION.- The Kimberly Advertiser reports:  The last penalty of the law was carried into effect yesterday morning on the two natives, Jonas MAPUDEN and Gheelbooi, within the walls of the Kimberly Central Prison.  The condemned men walked firmly, and appeared resigned to their fate.  On arriving at the scaffold another prayer was offered up by the Rev. Mr. MITCHELL, and the prisoners bad good-bye to him, as also to Mr. SCHREINER, the latter going up the steps after going up the steps after them.  They asked him to say as their last words that “they were sorry for what they had done, but drink had been the cause.  They prayed to the Lord that they might be saved.”  The ropes having been adjusted, the bolt was at once drawn, and the men fell simnltaneously.  Jonas MAPUDEN’s neck was broken instantly, but Gheelbooi, being a lighter man, his neck was not dislocated, and he died from strangulatiod, his heart ceasing to beat ten-and-a-half minutes after the drop fell.  After the bodies had hung for half-an-hour, and life pronounced extinct by the District Surgeon (Dr. GRIMMER) the bodies were cut down and put into the coffins, which lay outside the scafford.  A number of members of the medical profession were profession were present, the representatives of the Press, and a few gentleman who had received orders for admission.  Outside the gaol there was a great crowd congregated on the debris heaps near, from which a view of the proceedings could be obtained.  We must not omit to mention the get-up of the hangman, who was attired in a costume between that of a stage bandit, as he wore a tall hat, black gown, and white cotten gloves and bows, together with a broad leather belt with a large brass buckle, and carried a revolver and a large bowie knife.   Tuesday, Apri l 24, 1883   SUDDEN DEATH IN QUEENSTOWN.-  A very sudden death occurred in Queenstown on Friday.  James SMITH, Municipal tree-planter, was found dead in the plantation in Cathcart Square.  It appears that a native passing the plantation about one o’clock saw the body lying on the ground but did not take particular notice of it at the time.  On returning, however, an hour later and still seeing the body lying in the same position he crossed over the fence and found that life was extinct.  He at once related what he had seen to some other workmen at the quarries, who informed the authorities.  Dr BERRY was immediately sent for but his services were of no avail as life had been extinct for some time.  Subsequently Mr George STILWELL, Field-cornet, and Mr GARCIA, Resident Magistrate, and Dr RHIND, District Surgeon, viewed the body, after which it was removed.  The funeral took place on Saturday and as deceased had been a member of the  Mutual Benefit Society a good many of the members attended.  There was also a large attendance of other people.  Death is supposed to have resulted from heart disease.   Friday, April 27, 1883   BIRTH,- At Queenstown on the 21st April, the wife of James LAMONT, of a daughter. BIRTH,- At Queenstown, on 24th April, 1883, Mrs. T. MARSHALL, of a Son. BIRTH,- At Queenstown on the 13th April, the Wife of W.J. MARSHALL of a Daughter.