The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-02 00:00:00

THE STOr2PIifPGF C.])IF,LII7EI.

After some further discussion it wad found
that the resolution could not be passed then, as
notice had not been given that the subject would
be called, and it was resolved to hold a special
meeting on Monday next to deal with the
matter.

burning it in the house. Ace irdingly, on one evening at
the close of last week, she got an old b cot, and actually
burnt it, the odour of which we leave our readers to cm.
egine. What next, and next'
CHARGE OF ADULTER HMG Sagan. —At the Petty
Sessions held, yesterday, before Major Fletcher and J.
CoArane, Reg, Richard Shirt. a baker, residing in
High-street, was summoned by Superintendent Freeman
for that he did, on the '24th slay of November, in the
township of eltourbridge, did unlawfully, in the making
of certain bread for axle, did use a certain mixture or
ingredient, to wit, sulphate of copper, or blue vitriol, in
inakiug of such bread, other than and except as men-
ti-med and allowed in the statute in that case provided.
Mr. Perry appeared to defend.—Police-constable Rea was
the first wituess called, and proved that he purchased a
loaf of bread of the defendant, on the 24th alt, at seven
, o'clock. and told defendant at the time that he had pur-
chased it for the purpose of having it analysed, and teat
lie was going to Worcester next morning tot he it to the
analyst. Defendant said if it was not Saturday, and a
busy day, he would have gone with him. Witness took
the loaf on the Saturday morning, and delivered it to Dr.
Davis.—A. le. Davis. ef Worcester, said that he is a
Doctor of l'hilosophy. He received a loaf of bread from
the last witness, and analysed it, and lie found • quantity
of copper in it. It is sulphate of copper. Found about
one and a quarter drat:lime. The effect of it would be
that it would heat the stusaach and derange it. The cop-
per would give a white appearance to the bread, and
would give common bread the appearance of better flour.
The loaf WWI inerked on it Itichare Shirt, and his ad-
dress. Wituese received few leaves from the police. No
one had access to the bread but himself. It wan under
lock and key. It sulphate of copper was put into infe-
rior flour, it would make it mach whiter. If potatoes
and water were boiled in a copper furnace, the water
might be affected with the copper, especially if salt was
applied. The quantity witness found in the bread was
eimilar to that used for adulterating bread. By the
Bench : I have had ceusiderable experience. This is the
first case I have had in Worcestershire, but have often
had them in London.—This being the evidence, Mr.
Perry addressed the Bench for the defence, and said he
was instructed by the defendant to deny most empliati-
cAlly that he had ever used any copper whatever iu mak-
ing up bread. Defendant wan in the habit of tieing a
copper furnace to boil potatoes in and water, iced he used
tee same furnace to make his bread, and if any copper
wag in the bread it must have COMO. off the furnace in
making it up He might nay that defendant bought but
small quantities .1 lIGUr at a time, and he was quite wit-
her/ that it should be analysed, and to give up the names
of those from whom he had it. It was • matter of great
importance to the defenlaut. an.l it was deer from Dr.
DAvis's evidence that she emper might have got in the
bread while tusking it up, through the copper sot being
Tete clear. HP considered there was a doubt iu the case,
•nd hoped the Beech would give the defendaut the bene-
fit of it. He should call one witness, and leave the case
in the hands of the Bench. —Priscilla Downy said elle
ale the policeman come in and purchase a loaf, and heard
Min say what lie was doing with it. They have a large
copper to boil water in, and potatoes, and the bread is
made in that boiler. Defludaet did not have Liege quan-
tities of flour in the house at a time.—The Bench retired
for a short time to consider their verdict. On returning
Majer Fletcher sail they had given the case careful eon
sideration, awl as there was a doubt in their minds
should give defendant the beuelit. and distal.o the sum.
moon; but suggested that defendant should net again
ase the copper boiler--Mr. Shirt said he would not.
A Wm: lie teen—nomad Bradley, of Belbreughton,
was charged by Mary Bradley, his wife, with assaulting
tier on the 4th ult. Mr. Addison defended. Complain-
ant said she Aria wife of defendant. He was continually
beating her and threatening to kill her. He had threat-
ened to throw her through the window, and she WRY afraid
of her life. Defendant mai ordered to find two sureties
in £5, and himself in £lO, to keep the peace for six
months.

STEALING A PAIR or Soon —Elizabeth Hughes, des-
cribed as from Liverpool, was charged with stealing a
pair of bo..ts and other things, the property of Thomas
Russell, of Brettell Lace. Prosecut .r identified the
boots as bis property, and said thy were made for • Mr.
Bland, and were worth 17s. Mrs. Russell ideutifiud the
dress, flannels, mud other things, her property Prudence
Harris, assistant to Ann Oakes, clothes dealer, proved
that her mistress bought the dress, skirt, and other
things of the prisoner, and gave her 5, for them—dubs
Price said he was at the Vine Inn, Wordeley. He saw
prisoner pick up the boots off a meat.—Police.conetable
Freeman proved that on the 27th, near the Oas Works,
he found the boots produced on the prisoner's feet. He
afterwards found the other articles at Mrs. Oakes's, Cov-
entry-street. When be charged prisoner she said she
was very sorry. She had been drinking. Prisoner denied
that she stole the articles, and said that • man named
Payne gave them to her to veil, and promised her • slid.
Ling. She sold the dress and things at Mrs. Oakes's, and
Payne gave her • quantity of ale and made her deunk.—
Sentenced to six weeks' hard labour.

ASSAULT Casz.—Benjamin Hill was charged by Wil-
liam Hill with assaulting him on the 22nd ultimo Corn.
plainant said he lived at Oldswinford. On the above
date the defendant came to hia house and challenged him
to fight. He refused, and defendant struck him violent
blow on the mouth. Fined ls and coats.

OBnCENE LANGl.7•ol2.—Elijah nosier was brought tip
on remand charged with using obscene langaage on the
20th ult. in Coventry-street. Police-constable Bevan
proved the ease. Major Fletcher remarked that under
the 10th and 11th Vic., c. 89, defendant was liable to a
penalty of 40s, or 14 days impisonment ; but as this was
the first case that had c one before them, and thinking
that defendant was not aware of the law, they should deal
leniently with him.—Fined 2.64 and costa.