The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1884-04-19 00:00:00

THE STOURBRIDGE OBSERVER.

means of communication. The emigration last
year to Canada amounted to 133,000 settlers. The
demand, however, for able-bodied agriCultural
labourers and domestic servants remains unsatis-
fied. There will also be plenty of openings for
general labourers and mechanics, able and willing
to work, in somewhat lesser proportions.
DRUNKENNESS.—AI the Police Court, yesterday,
before Colenel Fletcher and T. D. Thomas, Esq.,
Adem Wooldridge was fined 2s6d and costs, for
being drunk on the 12th just, at the Lye. P.
Brazeuer proved the case. Thomas Newey and
Henry Hill were charged with being drunk on the
14th inst and on the evidence of P.CeAllcock was
fined 5s and costs,—Henry Hiegley was fined 28 6d ,
and costs for being drunk on the 14th inst, at
Cradley. Benjaminßradley was fined 2s fid and
, costs for being drunk and in-apable at CrailaY, on
the 12th inst —Ann Murray was charged with be.
ing drunk and also with refusing to quit the Old
Star Inn, Coventry Street. Ann Lalley proved the
case and defendant, against whom there are several
previons convictions, was fined 239 and costs; in
default 1 month,—David Smith was charged with
being drunk at Oldswlnford and was fined 5s and
cost.—John Cooper for being drunk on the 12th
inst, and Walter smith on the 13th inst, were fined
5s and costs —Edward Haden was charged with
being drunk and disorderly on the 11th that, at
Pedmore ; he was fir ther charged with assaulting ,
P.C. Creucher whilst in the execution of his duty.
—P.C. Croucher said he found defendant on a
doorstep at Pedmore. He went up to him and
asked him where he came from. Prisoner gave
him several directions and at last he took hold of
his arm to bring him to Stourbridge. Pri-oner then
kicked him in the ribs and bit him on the hand
several times.—P.C. Bnizener gave corroborative
Fined 40s and costs for the assault; in default 14
' days, and the other case was dismissed. John
Taylor was charged with being drunk on the Bth
inst at Cradley. P.C. Gwilliam proved the case
and defendant was fined 5s and costs.
OBSCENE LANGUAGE. - Andrew Leveson was
charged with using obscene language on the 21st
January. P.C. Eyles proved the case and defend-
ant was fined:ss and cests; in default 14 days.
FURIOUSLY RIDING A HORSE. - Frederick Fry
was charged with full aisly ridine. a horse on
Clent Hills, to the danger and annoyance of pas-
sengers, on the 11th inst. P.S. Cope proved the
case, which was withdrawn oa payment of costs.
CAUTION. - Henry Crump was charged with
riding without reins on the 15th inst. P.C. Powell
proved the case and defendant was fined is includ-
ing costs.

CHARGiIi AGAINST A. POLICE OFFICEG. —Sergeant
Thomas Oakey was charged with assaulting William
Henry Boxley, on the Ist inst.—Mr. Hinds was
for the prosecution and Mr. Waldron defended.—
Defendant pleaded not guilty.—Complainant said
that on the night of the Ist hist he was in com-
pany with Thomas Irwin in Market—st., abant 11
o'clock. They went down Market Street and when
they got to Coventry Street they met three young
women. Whilst he was talking t ) them defendant
came and canzlit hold of him by the collar and said
"You've got a lot to say against the police, come
along with me". Defendant very neatly throttled
him and tore a piece out of his collar. He then
took him to the police station, and defendant said
"Turn your pockets out and let's see what you've
got". Three policeman accompanied him up the
town. When Mr. Wiie‘_l::r came in he asked de-
fendant what he charged complainant with and he
said with being drunk. Mr. Wheeler then told him
to go home as he was not drunk. He then went to
Dr. Eagar and whilst he was there Mr. Wheeler

came in and told Dr. Ea.var that witness was not
drunk. Cross-examined by 'Nil% Waldron: He did
not shout at the top of his voice "What are you
watching me about for." He did not say to the
young women "These policemen have been watch-
ing me about for 14 hours. He did nA use bad
language.—Margaret O'Boyle said she was stand-
ing in Coventry Street when complainant cam
up to her. Whilst he was talking Sergeant 0 key
came up and caught hold of complainant and took
him RS far as the town clock. Cross-examined:
She did not know whether complairmnt was cursing
and swearino. in Market Street. The serge Ant did
not catch hold of Floxley's arm. The sergeant
a.ked complainant for his name but he would not
give it to him. He said he would give it the
Superintendent. Boxley did not use any bad
language. Defendant was not disorderly. It was
after tho alleg,d bad language that Oakey came up.
—Cecilia Malley, Bridget Cafferty and Thornis
Irwin gave corroborative evidence.—Supelintendint
Wheeler said thlt he saw complainant and defend.

ant in the charge room at the police stltion. He
asked Oakey what wab the matter. Oakey said "I want
to gat his name". Witness asked what the charge
was and Oakey said "For being drunk and dis-
orderly in the street." Boiley then gave his name
and asked whether he was drunk. Bexley was talk-
very lout Witnoea teen told him to go. a 5 there
was no charge against him. Boxley was not
drunk but he had had beer.—Cross-examined:
He should respect Oakey's opinion as to a man
being drunk. If a man did not give his name he
should expect the officer to takelthe man to the sta.
tion.-Dr, Eagar said that he exarninel complain,nt
and found him perfectly sober. —Cross-examinKl :
He did not wish them to understand the man had
had no beer. He thought he could detect beer.—
Mr. Waldron then addressed the Bench for the de
fence.— P.C. Heath said that about 10 o'clock on
the night of the Ist April he saw Irwin standin,
against a wall with his head hanging down. He
afterwards saw Boxley and he ordered them home
because they were drunk. At about 11 o'clock he
saw them again and Box!ey then commenced swear-
ing. Oakey then went up to Boxley and asked him
why he wed such filthy language and asked him
for his name. He refused to give his name and
Onkey then took hold of his collar an 2 the button
broke off- Oakey then took hold of his arm and
took him to the police st ,tion. P.C. Eyles gave
corroborative evidence.—Colonel Fletcher said they
thought the sergeant was justified in apprehend-
ing the complainant- The assault was very trifling
and they should dismiss the case,

HIGHWAY OFFENCE.—George Deeley was charged
with allowing a horse to stray on the highway on
the Bth inst., at Clent. P.C. Moore proved the
case. Ch'lrks and William 'randy were called for
the defence and said that a rarrnee named Beddall
had turne.l the horse into the road. The case was
dismissed.

FACTORY Acr CARES,—Tohn Fowkes was charged
with neglecting to obtain the certificate of a child's
fitness. Mr. Hoare prosecutA. Mr. Platt, assistant
inspector, said he visited defendant's works on the
21st March, and found a child at work. He asked
for the school certificate, but it was not produeed.
Fined lOs and costs. —:Charles Brettle was charged
with employing a child neither on the morning or
ifternoon sets or on the system of alternate days, on
the 13th March. Mr. Platt said he visited defen
ant s place and found a boy named Thomas Newton
4t work full time. No certifi,ates were produced.
The boy had been to school one half•clay since his
vi,it. Fined 20s and costs,
CRUELTY To PONY.—John Baker was charged
with cruelty to a pony iiy working it whilst in en
unfit sate, on the 14th inst. In-pe.ctor Brow.i said
he saw the pony with an old sore about the siz.; of
a five.shilling piece under the saddle. The pony
was also lame on the off leg, P.C. Moore gave
corroborative evidence. Withdrawn on payment of
COB' S.

CAI:1110N TO PUBLICANS. Charles Smith and
.Tames Hand were charged with heiolf on the pro-
mises of Ria'tard Haden. the Britannia, Inn, Wol-
. lasten, during prohibited hours, on the 14th inst.
P.C. Cartwright said he saw the two defendants go
into Haden's house at a quarter to one at night.
They came out shortly afterwards with a bottle of
ale. Fined 5s and costs each.--Iti,,harcl Haden was
then charged with having his house open durin.r
prohibited hours and was fined 5s and costs.
OBSTRUCTION.—SatimeI Yeomans was summoned
fr obpt-ucting the higi.way at the Cross Lye.
Withdrawn on payment of coes.
REPORT OF THIS Dly's SEED MARKET.- Messrs.
W. H. & H. Lea May, Seed Fae.ors, 68, Boratigh
High Street, London, Report: That the market
was thinly attended to-day. There is still a large
supply of English redEclover seed in the hands of
merchants, the:greater proporion of which
have to_be held over. 'l'refoils and grasses without
tlteration ; fine white clover scarce. Anterionn reds
are arriving7in incteased quAntitle3, and can be
bought slightly in b,yEr,t's favor.—Aptil 16th, I 8.:4
BOARD OF GUARDIANS —T lo first meeting of the
new Board was held .yeFterdpy, Arr. Stringer in the
Admi•t..ll 19, discha, g3d ii, born 1, dead 0, .
remaining 531, avainst 533. Out-door rslief,,
Kingswinford district £lO 03 1011, Stouri r 'g
£3l Os 11d. Halesowen £23 103 6d, non-retident
paupers Li 93 6d total £99 05 9d, against £95 3s
51d.

NEW ALHAMBRA. THEATRE. - The lovera of the
drama have this week enjoyed a rare treat in wit.
timing the performances given in this place of
amusement by Mr. and Mrs, E. 11. E•leisten and
their capitally organi.,3ed. company. The pie •e
selectsd was "The Green Lanes of England,"
written by Henry Petitt and George Conquest. It
is full of thrilling interest from beginning to end,
tnd the manner in which it is placed on the stage
reflects the highest credit on all concerned in I; s
production. The performance concluded each even-
ing with a mirth provoking :farce entitled " The
Easter Tenant," To-night (Saturday) and until
,urther notice will be auted an original drama it ft
prol Ins and four acts, entitled "Recommended to
.lilercy," and we trust the efforts of this good eom-
PanY will meet with that success they so richly de-
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