CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, June 14, 1979 Those individuals fortunate enough to have servants should treat them with a certain de; of respects Not onl does this make for a more harmonious house- hold, but It also serves as a peace- keeping de device, , throughout, criminal histo: servants have frequently turned on aint little village of Killane, Co. Wexford, Ireland, in 1849. From the life was not for her, She jumped at first opportunity to leave the soil. ie name was Webster and his profession was sea captain. While still in her teens, Catherine became Kate Webster. Off to jail By now Kate had taken on a hard countenance, with piercing eyes and a perpetual scowl. To pass the time while ihe good captain was at sea, she amused herselt by stealing. Unfortunately, she wasn't very 3 it it, and was contin- ually being hustled: off to jail, It became so annoying to Kate hat ane left Ireland and made her way'to 1, where, in 1867 she found Pe tselt in pokey for no less than three years, “Upon her release she gravitated to London, where she found lodgings in Rose Gardens, Hammersmith. Around this time, in the rather nomadic existence of Kate Webster, two important events took place. Kate made friends har her neighbors, Mr. eran Mrs. Porter he also b nae close toa he named Strong. In fact, she was so close to Strong, that she gave birth to his offspring on April 19, 1874. Deserted by Strong, she ‘continued to steal to support herself and her new son. In 1879 Kate heard of an old English lady who was looking for a general servant, ¥ jomas was, in the clas- sical English sense, an eccentric. Ste lived in a rather gloomy two story gr: ane Hose at 2 Mayfield Cottages R Bch mon Mrs. Thomas had moved about since her second husband had one 18 his great reward in 1873. time keeping a lone Paar hee to the © fact that she seemed to enjo: borat them for some slight or 9 imagined gence of their duties. No doubt about it, . Thomas was not an easy old doll to get along with. Kate B oplied for the servant’s posi- tion. As fate would have it, Mrs. Tho was impressed and thief on the spot. Kate placed her child with friends and moved in with Thomas. Upsetting Shortly thereafter Mrs. Thomas directed one of her rages towards Kate. Instead of cowering in a corner, a reac- tion we can only assume Mrs. wered the mistress of the house back in no uncertain terms, This turn of events upset Mrs. Thomas no end. As the days went by Mrs. Thomas knew she had to dismiss Kate. The fact was that she was too terrified of the younger woman to give her notice. Final ly, after Kate had been in her employ only a few weeks, she sum- moned up ber courage and told her servant she was no longer required as at the end of the month, Mrs. Thomas lived in a until, at last, the 28th.came. Kate implored her mistress to allow her stay three m days until March 3rd. Probably out ‘of fear Mrs. vee acquiesced. On Suni . Thomas attended the Presbyterian service at Lec Hall in Richmond. Those who spoke to her say she appeared nervous and agitated. She returned to her home and into oblivion. What happened behind MAX HAINES things that the closed doors of Number 2 Mayfield Cottages that Sunday evening’ Kate and Mrs. Thomas ad one of their regular disagreements with Mrs. Thomas almost apologizing to her ser- vant, as was now her custom. The mis. around her victim's to choke her. Mrs. Thi but was not dead. Kate, one of the cruelest women who ever lived, carri jomas to the kitchen table and proceeded to cut and hack off parts of her body. Some Parts were burned in the stove. Other tions she boiled in a copper, a contai en encased in a brick structure found in homes in rural England and normally jomas didn't move, ~used to boil laundry. A parcel con- taining one foot was disposed of that same evening. wane Tollowing day Kate Jaced most of len crate and Pee ‘it (securely with a strong cord. ‘ate, now working to a prearranged plan, outfitted herself in her deceased mistress’ ¢ dress and jewelry. She then placed Mrs. Thomas’ head in a black ‘nag and walked out of Number 2 Mayheld Cottages. She went to visit the Porters, the family whom she had not seen for six years. . Now an aunt had died as well, her a home full of furniture. the impressed Porters that she was about to move to Scotland to live with her mother, and was going to sell all her; newly acquired furniture. The “Porters * : Bought the s hook, ‘line ‘and “s Kate explained her situation over tes and crumpets, the black bag con- Mrs. Thomas’ head lay unobtrus!- ay at her feet. About to take her leave, Kate inquired whether Mr. Porter might put ber in touch with someone who could assist her in selling off her assets. Mr. Porter said he knew someone who might fit the Tea time over, ee asket a a further favor of the Porters. Could Mr. Porter and his teenage aon Robert help her with a wooden crate she had to move from her home to Hammersmith Sta- tion. Not only would they help her with the crate, Robert offered to carry her black? bag back to her home. Kate The trio started off. All three made an unscheduled stopover at the Oxford and Cambridge Arms at the foot of Ham- mersmith Bridge. Kate excused herself, explaining that she had to deliver her black bag to a friend at Barnes. As it was not too far away, she would attend to it right then and return in a few minute. Twenty minutes Tater, Kate did return without the bag. To this day Pity Thomas’ head has never bees Somewhere along the line everyone three people would not be Kate and Robert proceeded to 2 May- field ld Cotte ‘The night was pitch black. Robert and Kate carried the wooden box conta! various of Mrs. Tho: the middle of Richmond Bridge, Ka! informed Robert that.a friend was to meet her right:there and take pos- session o! x. She told Robert to wait at the end of the bridge. Robert wandered only .a few yards. Ironically, he was a bit apprebensve about being alone in the dark. Sudd he heard a splash. A moment later Kare showed up and informed him that her friend had taken delivery of the box. Pieces of meat A few days later Henry Wheatley was deri his’coa 1 wagon along the the banks of the Thames near Barnes - ,Bridge. identified the parts as i to an elderly woman. a broker, the her on March 17 a van pull up and began loading the furniture. At this point a Mrs, Ives, who lived next door and who happened to own Mrs. Thomas’ house, came over to inquire why Thomas had not given her any notice that she was moving. When Kate was informed of the inquiry, she mustered all her strength and called on Mrs. Ives. Now returning to her real identity of Kate the servant, she told Mrs. Ives she didn’t know what had happened to Mrs. Thomas. This did not sit with Mrs. Ives and Kate knew by her reaction that she ha had to to move fast. She ga her and took off directly for her birthplace, lace, Killane, Ireland, where she found co e with an uncle. While: sorting out Mrs. Thomas. ure] evening. \.vinced:that the re: “much older than ‘the iady ‘they had been dealing with. They ted the whole matter to he Richmone Police. Found letters It didn’t take the police long to ques- er io the principals. < who had fled to the most con- spleuous spot on earth for her, her hometown, was quickly tra: her uncle's home. Kate first accused Church of being the real murderer. Then she tried to pin the rap on Porter. But each of these two gentlemen, while-having asso- ciated with Kate directly ater the murder, to have airti and coul not have been involved io ihe crime. Kate stood trial and was convicted of the murder of Mrs. Thomas. On the was gone, Kate killieg and ieeeteee of Mrs. Thomas. Next day, Tuesday, duly 2 bite Kate Webster was hanged for cont Thomas. Once In ite e Vests. © Pants. © Shoes: © Suits o Shirts © Jackets Drop in... check out our 50%. Rack Remember: : mane 10” BONNETT’S Boys’ & Men’s Wear 233 Columbla 365-6761 14, Doug Pringle. 7m) Owners at smaller DUSINESSES... a provide: «Fi * * *. Noto ale CASE on: dune 15, 1979 See our Representative P.R, (Pau!) 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Kate, at the Hi to his de sold out authorities have 100,000 copies of his most be dis 4 His a albums ha: each Lp. sold for ov sa atnoug ‘as-'Bol ae | qgtty iN ‘Alor Sheila 7 AFTER | GIVING THEIR SURPRISE CONCERT at the i Balnbow in London, ‘The Who flew off to the film festival at Cannes in France to preview thelr new movie, " DURING KATE BUSH'S RECENT tour of England, ti ier gaan wee was ied at the be be he preparing show. Recently, : Pater Gabriel’ ana Steve Harley gave benefit for him Hamm in, Londo! eds from ticket neremih the programs and so lependants, The he shaw was a sell on ae nated a that Kate had just finis! Palladium dates in London recently. eee ANOTHER BENEFIT, THIS TIME Ht Broceeds ie to the Year Of the Child Fund is be staned verage White Band. It is being billed ang agala event. IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL Elton:John concerts in Leningrad, Russia, Russian ven permission for a mi um of recent album A Single Man {0 tributed in.the Soviet Union via Melodiya Reco! d_ only been available on the b! er $70 through ill won the rights to broadcast ihe econcert live, Elton played eight dates in Leningrad and Moscow. Elton John ig of the tour inand ry hed a week.of - by the ingland, after long Truck Hero Award Keeps Public Aware The search is on for the 1979 national truck hero. “The purpose of the award is to focus public attention on the many acts of - bravery performed by professional truck drivers,” said J. Grant Hart, president of Dayton-Tire Canada, sponsor of the award, endorsed by the Canada Safety Council. A $200 reward will be paid to the person who nominates the 1979 hero. “Professional truck drivers perform many acts of bravery every year, that usually receive no recognition, yet their un- selfish acts frequently avert - serious ‘accidents and save many lives in the course of a + year,” explained. Hart. In its 24th year, the Dayton National Truck Hero Award is presented annually to a professional truck driver who has performed an act of bra- very over and above the line of duty. Previous heroes have performed acts of heroisms that risked their lives. The selected’ hero will receive.a personal - -trophy, a $1,000 cash award, "a V.LP. + all-expenses-paid weekend for two in Toronto ata luxury hotel ! and an inscribed Rolex watch. Nominations, accompanied by a newspaper clipping, a witness’ statement or other : supporting evidence should be : sent to: Dayton National Truck Hero‘ Award Committee, c/o eg" Four Seasons Travel Ltd. 1142 Cedar Avenue Trall, British Columbia 364-2505 For complete travel arrangements call Canada Safety Council, 1765 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, Ont., K1G 3V4. The act of bravery tThust have been performed during the year ending Sept. 30, 1979, and nominations must be re- ceived by Oct. 7, 1979, The award will be present- ed at the Ontario Trucking Association Convention to be held in Toronto it in November, 1979, ” Watch For It _ MID-WEEK MIRROR Missed your copy of The Mirror or wanl an extra copy? They're available at: MESON Cutler's News ‘511 Boker Si. Hilltop Store 1502 Stanley St. Simon's Groceries 636 Front § SuperValu 718 Vernon St, Wait's News Dapot 499 Boker SI. TRAIL Allen's 1430 Bay Ave. Canada Satawoy Eas! Trail Nelson Ave. Grocery + -110Nelson Ave. RED Grocery 2394 - 6Ih Ave. SuperVolu Woneta Plaza Glenmerry Market 3192 Highway Dr. WARFIELO Warlield Market 870 Scholield Hwy. CASTUIGAR Castlegar News By FRED MERRIMAN | refuse to comment on the blood letting, espionage and executions now being held * at our once-proud Selkirk College. CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, June 14, 1979 Specials This Week At the Stationery Cove Surely, amongst all of academla, one small voice will ring th fi with the true tinkle of wisdom. : raat a we : Twill make one prediction: If reason and the genuine pursult of knowled je does not’ relnstate Itself at Selkirk College it, too, will go the way of Notre Dame University, twill say no more, lest some feathers fall from my wings. ‘ Meantime, higher on the hill rests a beautiful golf course. It is a cham jevouts upon which walk or ride some of the most talented and — athletes in re ante On Saturday, the first day of official play for Castlegar'’s Suntlower Open, being of lesser talents myselt, | decided to apectate upon some of the big guns. It was easler sald than done. No one at the golf course could tell me where the top” tatent was playing, | lucked out when I drifted onto the back nine, small boy In tow, and caught Danny Walker at '‘seven under’’. To the uninitiated, this young Castlegar golfer was better than par for the course by seven strokes. You should also know that ies, than 10 per cent of this continent's golfers ever break 100 in thelr lives. Yes, | saw Danny hit a tee shot more than 300 yards on the 18th, throw a chip shot at the green and three putt to tle the course pecord: twas ke having a ringside seat at the | four-minute. mile. Here Is my point for this week. = * ‘Where were the other 2,000 golfers in this area who are fit enough to play. but not interested In seelng how the game should be played? The U.S. open at San Francisco, 1966 think, had 30,000 people on the slopes . around the 18th green. to watch ually Super. beat the famous Arnold Palmer. It came down te the last.putt. . . estlm proceeds $5 million. joes amaze.me to think | that a first-class golfer works hard to play the game poowiys hits the drive 300 yards, and nobody gets to ese the pérformance but his towel-carrying caddy. In my opinion, the promoters and organizers of focal sporting events !ike.golf and Its other poorly-attended slater, track and field, should take advantage of names and stars by charging admission for the opportunity to watch the. best. No, | don't think club members should pay because thelr course Is sacrificed to the event. | do think some promotion should be directed at the general public with the plan In mind that spectator fees will make better prizes and cash awards avallable. The plan could also introduce the game to people who are otherwise not committed to'a sport of any kind. J think it is a good Idea and | am not the firet to think about It. e e ; Figuring Pads Letter size, legal size, plain, ruled or quad-ruled. | All Stock 15 Cush Boxes 7°x10"x4%" with lift-out tray or cantilever Tray aq 07: Regul Price & mT Stationery Cove — CASTLEGAR NEWS 191 Columbia 365-7266 191 Columbia Ave. Final week _ fogetyour BCRI a After you apply for-your five free BCRIC hates you're also eligible to purchase additional shares in the British Columbia Resources Investment meee ; But the deadline is June 15th. Until June 15th, the price for pur- chased shares is $6 per share. 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