The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-08-04 00:00:00

THE STO U B,BRIDUE 0 BSEEN EU,.

found that the one produced in court was a7so that
length. Witness said there had toen some ahem,-
Von in the c .gs of the wheel since the accident. He
denied it was usual to place a board or iron a
quarter or half inch thick under the cogs.
A spade and shovel maker, namcal Biaclon, in the
employ of Messiee Bache Brothers, Churchill, de-
scribea the proper way to stop the hammer of a
Plating forge when a workman had to adjust the
tools, and said he went to defendant's forge on
Toes lay week, defendant being present. The ham-
mer was stopped, but the prop used was not long
enough, and defendant put E.omething under it Co
raise it. If the prop was not long enough, the cogs
of the wheel were liable to catch the end again,
which was dangerous. Witness said it Wes danger-
ous ta put anything under the prop if it was worn
down and at the works he was at they were always
supplied with plenty of props.
Other witnesses were called on plaintiff's behalf,
including Mr. Arthur Hayes, aesistant to Dr. Ker,
Halesowen, who described the injuries to plaintiff.
The third and fourth finger of the right hand were
cut cff, but he believed the second finger weuld be
as good as ever after a time.
Mr. Colbeck, for the defence, said that Mr. Mill-
ward would deny haying over been informed by
plaintiff, or any of his workpeople, that there was
any defect in this machinery. On the contrary, he
had taken precautions to have it inspected every
fortnight or every week. It had been tested by
hcavier work since the accident, and had done it
without danger or accident. The same prop had
been used as before the accident, and this was
borne out by the measurement of the prop (pro-
duced) being the same as the plaintiff described it.
The main point in the defence was that plaintiff
himself was the entire cause of the accident by mis•-
• placing the prop. Mr. coleck stated that it was
customary in the trade to place a piece of wood or
iron under the props, which made them of sufficient
length if there was any deficiency in that respect,
and upon this occasion plaintiff had not used the
piece of wood pieivided for the purpose. Ho sub-
mitted that if he proved therehad been contributory
neglience on plaintiff's part he would not be en-
tited to recover. If his Honour held there was
Ibility,. Mr. Co beck urged the compensation
claithed was excessive, and he stated that the left
hand was of more MC than the right in this
particular trade.
Defendant and his witnesses were then examined,
tut Mr. Millward's evidence in a crucial part only
helped to strengtl,en plaintiff's case.
His Honour intimated his verdict would be f)r
the plaintiff, and his only difficulty was as to tile
amount of damages. He should find as a fact that
the supporting prop -was too short, and the
machine defective in that respect. The case seemed
to him to raise ti new point, upon which he had not
the 'assistance of a judgement of the superior court,
and he was anxious to put a proper construction on
the Act of Parliament. Mr. Homfray and Mr,
Colbeek were unable to agree upon the amount of
damages, as his Honour suggested, and his Honour
deferred his decision on the point. The evidence of
plaintiff was that he had been earning 123. a week
as an apprentice, but it' appeared that men at the
same work earned 303, a .weet. The section of the
A.ct applicable to the paint says compensation shall
eot exceed such sum as Would be "equivalent to
the estimated earnings during the three yeaes' pro-
ceeding the injury 15f a person in the same grade,
employed during these years in the like employ-
ment, in the district ire whicli the workman is em-
ployed at the time of the injury?'
After some Cat sideration as to the subject of com-
pensation, Arr. Colb2ck said: I take it, your Honour
cannot exceed the amount claimed—m.?
His Honour : Yes. •
The question of the compensation was then ad-
ourned for his Honour's decision.

th?: bead maser and assistants, which was socc.nde
by Maj,)r Renaud. After a few remarks by Major
Renaud as to the boys sword exercises the proceed-
ings closed.

A recant writer in our local papers has wiely I
observed that "one of the follies of the vg3 is to
buy d,ur Wines and Spirits." Another folly is to
suppose that buying from those who make the
largest return of duty is buying them in the
cheapest market, The Merchant who pays duty
upon thousands of gallons, pays in exact propor-
tion to the retailer clearing a single cask. A great
'rift must be gained to cover enormous expenses
of large business premises, cost of advertising, and
an allowance of profit to the Agent, greater in
many instances than taken by them in the respec-
able Merchant. To buy cheap is to buy were but
one profit is made, and we cannot better illustrate
our argument than by pointing out the way in
which our townsmen, Messrs. J. Rutland and Son, of
63, High-st, have opened up the trade. We have
no hesitation in saying that 25 per cent. is now
raved by their bringing the producer and the con-
sumer together, over the prices paid a few years
ago, and a trial vill fully bear out our - ass3rtioni
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exam'nation of the College of Organists, London,
and obtained the Diploma of Associate
DRUNKENNESS.—At the Police Court yesterday,
before H. 0. Firmstone, and T. D. Thomas, Esqrs.,
Enoch Skelding was charged with being drunk on
the 29th ult F. C. Eaves proved the case. Finen
2s 6d and costs; in default 7 days. Thomas
McKale was charged with being drunk en the 13th
Ult. P. S. Oakey proved the else. Panel 2s 6d
and costs; in default 7 days.—William Hill was
charged with being drunk on the 26'h ult. P.C.
Biggs proved the case. Fined lOs and costs ; in
default 14 days.— William Gorton was charged
with being drunk on the 29th ult. P,C. Harrison
proved the case. Fined 5s and costs, or in default
14 days.—Joseph Churchill was charged with being
drunk at the Lye' on the 12th ult. P.Cs Brazener
and King proved the case. Fined 2s 6d and costs ;
in default 7 days. •
CAUTION TO CARTERS. Moses Foxhall was
charged with being drunk whilst in charge of a
horse and cart. P.C. Harrison proved the case,
Fined Os and costs.
OBSCENE LANGUAGE, William Lindley vs
charged with being drunk and using obscene
language on the 28th ult. P. C. Webb proved
the case. Fined 5s and costs ; in default 14 days.
—Walter William Broadway was charged with
using obscene language on the 28th ult. P. S.
oa.key proved the case. Defendant said he iod
great provocation for doing so. Fined 2s 6.1 ;in
default 14 days.
CAUTION TO CATTLEOWNERS. George Hodgkiss
was charged with allowing his horse to stray on the
highway on the 25th ult, Fined 63 6d, including
costs. -
BREACH OF THE PEACE. George Meecham and
John Westwood were charged with committing a
breash of the peace by fighting, on the 29th ult. at
Blskedown. Withdrawn on payment of costs.—
Henry Barnbrook and John Mills were charged
with committing a breach of the peace by fighting
on the 29th ult. Ordered to pay the costs, or in
default 7 days.
11AWKING WITHOUT A LICENSE.— Joseph Mather
was charged with hawking without a license on the
let inst. Adjourned for a week to allow the de
fondant to get a license.
POACHING.—WiIIiam Scott was charged with
poaching on the 28th ult. John Bright said
he saw the defendant about 11 o'clock at night, on
land in the occupation of J. B. Cochrane. He
searched him and found two nets, two rabbits, and
one ferret in his possession. There was someone
else with him but he could not tell who they were.
Mr. Firmstone said the Bench considered it a very
bad case, and should fine him 20s and costs, or in
defoult one month.
DAMAGING FRUlT.—Daniel Wooclberry (10) was
charged with damaging a quautity of fruit trees and
a strawberry bed, belonging to Mr. Perry, on the
26th tilt, and damage to the amount of 21 6d.—
Samuel Llyol (12), was charged with a similar
offence on the 27th ult. Thomas Robins proved
the cases. Fined 2s 6d including costs.
TRANSFERS.—The following transfers took place.
Barley Mow Inn from Martin to Deakin ; the
Rock Tavern from Duggan toDalloway Coach and
Horses from Davies to Robins; the Miners' Arius
from Rutter to Aston ; the Market Hall Tavern
from Deakin to Walters ; Malt Shovel inn from
King to Marshall adjourned for a week for Marsholl
to make up his mind whether to live at the house
or give up his situation. The Chequers Inn from
Rowcliffe to Underwood, and the Rose and Crown
Inn from Underwood to Lovett.
DRUNK ON LICENSED PREMISEs.—John Grainger
was charged with being drunk and refusing to
quit the Old Star lon, when requested to do so, on
the .30th ult.—Mrs Perry defended. Ann Lelley,
landlady, said she requested him to leave. He re-
fused to do so. The defendant wanted to stake his
watch against £2 for a young man to fight a man
named Shepherd. She saw Grainger strike Shep-
herd. She had to part them,—James Shepherd
stated that:be:sa.w the.defenrlant in the house an he
was very drunk. He want_d to fight and would
not go out when requested, and he struck the wit-
ness twice.—Mr. Perry addressed the Bench for the
defence.—James Shepherd was then charged with
assaulting John Grainger.—Mr. Perry defended.—
John Grainger stated that he was in the Old Star
Inn, He was not drunk and Shepherd came and
deliberately struck him two blows. He did not
want to sake his watch against X2.--James Jones
stated that he was in the above house on the 30th
ulth. He was with Grainger and he was not drunk.
He did not hear Mrs. Lalley order Grainger out.
James Shepherd came up to Grainger and struck
him two blows.—Mrs. Grainger said when her hus-
band came home he was covered with blood. He
was sober. P.S. Jonas proved 5 previous convic-
tions against Shepherd. Grainger was fined Os and
costs; or 14 days. Shepherd was fined lOs and
costs; or in default 14 days.
OBTAINING MONEY BY FRAUD.—William Lewis
was charged with obtaining by fraud 19s 9id the
property ef Job Cook.—Mr. Waldron was for the
prosecutor.—The prosecutor stated that on the 21st
ult the defendant came in his house and called for
a pint of ale and tendered a sovereign in payment
and he gave the change to him. Soon after a man
named Davies came in and called for a pint of ale
and also gave him a sovereign He did not take
the change bask, but went out of the house, and
when he came back he asked Ids wife where the
change was, and she told him she had given it to
the &fondant, Joannah Cook said on the 21st of ,
July her husband gave her a sovereign end she
took the change to the kitchen door and asked
whose change it was. The defendant put up his
finger and said" It's mine" she then gave it to
him. Thomas Davies said he was in the prosecu-
tors' house on the day in question, and he called for
a pint of ale age and gave him a sovereign. He did
not get his change that day.—The Bench said they
should fine defendant 605.; or in default 1 month.
NEGLLCT OF Worie. —Charles Heywood was sum-
moned by Samuel Johnson for neglect of work,
whereby he had lest ~11. Mr. W. C. Wyndham was
for tile prosecution—lt appears that the boy went
away from work ii. lie did not return to work,
but went and worked fest a man at Careless Green.
The case N, a; adjourned for a month to allow the
defendant to go back to work.
NEGLECI.TING Til SUPPJaT A MOTHER. John
Cartwright was summoaed by the Board of
Guardiens to show cans why he should not sup-
port his mother. Ordered to pay 2s per week,
AsseurriNe rue POLICE.-13enjainin Aston a?icts
Sheldon (14) was cliarg3d with assaulting P.c.
Gwillaus whilst in the execution of his duty.—
Complainant stated that he had received numerous
complaints about boys gaelbling. He went down
the back of some houses, tted saw the defendant
throw a large stone at him.- William 131 ,otner said
he saw the defendant throw the stone. The Bench
said there was a doubt in the case and they 'slinuld
dismiss the case.
SCHOOL BOARD CASES. Several persons were
summoned for not sending their children to school.
Fines of ss. 2s 6d a/id is were inflicted, snd so 00
cases were adjourned for one month to allow the
parents to send their children to school.
Beanie or GUARDIANS,—Mr, J. Raybouid pre-
sided eat the usual weekly meeting of this Board
yesterday, Admitted 9; discharged 11 ; born 2'
dead 0; remaining 511 against 504.—Relief, King.
swinford £4O 12s 4-id. Stourbridge £3o' 12s lid.
Halesowen £24 13s 2d. Non-residents .;1. 23 Bd.
Total £97 63 scl against £95 8s Ad.

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