The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-12-07 00:00:00

COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS.

SATURDAY.

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Sa.muel Smith, of Portland, was eurnmened foe
keeping his house open for the sale of intoxicating
liquors during prohibited hours.
Mr. B. N. 'Howard defended.
P.C. Stone, diakonal at Portland, said on Sunday.
November 7th, at • quarter to twelve in the morning,
he was on duty at Chesil. He raw George Gibbs
onme from the Gasworks and go to the Terminus
Hotel. Witness went to the beck. and met him coming
out of the back door with something under his waist-
coat. He asked him what he hail there. and he replied
s. nothing,. on searching him be found he had •
bottle of beer. He mid "Don't say anything about
It, I 1111 going to take it to the Gasworks. Witham
presence of the landlord
he would not say anything about it he would make it
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landlord to break the b Atte if he did not give it um
thuanlapneddsobelyetowtileakeorgoP°eantiltihoce:athlwdnertart from him. and she asked the
She also offered to give him 21ba i.t tobacco if he woold
net sa anything gob
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would o
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anything himsdf
children. On the following day Smith asked if he
wo
icteid to pre.s the cam against him, and witness
repliedaditdid notlay with him about pressing the case,
he should only tell the Una'. He then said If he did
anything against him be would do him an injury.
Mr. Howard, for the deign e, explained that the
beer was given for one of the men who was ill at the
Gasworks. He could fully explain the matter. The
policeman had not the slightest right to lake the
bottle of beer away, and therefore Smith had a perfect
right to mule ovour to retain it.
George Gibbs was then called as witness. He said
he had been employed at the Gasworks four years.
On the morning in question Mr. Smith came to the
works to fetch some water as people iu Portland were
accustomed to do. At this time witness and an old
man named Burden were at work. Burden complained
of being ill in the presence of Mr. Smith, and the
latter said, "Send over in • little while, and I will let
you have • little ale." Witness went across. There
was • girl at the beelacleor shaking • mat, and he told
bar heled come over for the ale. He had no money
wherewith to pay for it. The girl filled a bottle with
ale, and he then went out with it. He did not Nee the
beer drawn. He carried the bottle under his arm,
and when the policeman stopped him he gave it up to
him.
Samuel Smith said be went to the Gasworks for the
water about IL o'clock. His house was closed, and
when he went out the door was locked after him. He
had seen the constable outside the house. He had
frequently given the mend the Gasworks aka Burden
complained on this morning of being ill, and he pro.
mised to give him some beer if he would peed for it at
the proper time. After Gibbs had had the beer, his
barmaid came and told him she had given it to hint,
and that • policeman stooped him. At this time his
house was not open. When the barmaid called him
he came down. He told Stone what he gave the man
the beer for and he said, "That, all very fine' that
is always the yarn." He then told him it would not
do him any good, as he did not think he had • cam.
He had been in the badness 13 year., but had DOM
before been summoned. He admitted his wife said,
" give you anything not to say anything," and
vitamin said to her "You must be silly to say that."
The taking hold of the bottle was, be believed, mom
slklOus DISTURMANCIS. tea than anything else. Be repeated that his house
Before the Mayor Nam,Durdein Esq.), Alderman was net open for the sale of drink. H. had no wish
Gregory, and Alderman to have any Sunday trading.
Alfred Frimag, of the R.H.A. was charged with being Jane &riven said she had been living with Mr.
drank and die:4'l64Y and meeldtleM the P°ltee on the Smith's family for some time, and acted as barmaid.
previous night On the morning in question she was going outside the
Acting-Segment Carter stated that on Thursday night he baciadoor with • mat when Gibbs came and asked for
was sent for to go to the Crown riublichouseW , Darned,. , Smith had
promised to
ties them
street. He found the homes full of 'iens, ba four
ides fr We Deer wnn-. '""m.
or five prostitutes. The landlady, Mrs. Hayman, ordered for the wan Th ie beer was not measured, and there
the MOONS )0 leave. They did so, but the soldiers was no money passed. There 'were other men in the
followed them. Defendant add "The girls shan't go; it house, but they had lodged there for the night, having
jaunt your duty to order them to g 0,..." and saying which come for the fair. Mr. and Mrs. Smith were upstairs
he tom hold of 00,0 of the Women. Wbentola to let her. at the time.
no. be said "Well, I'll let her goad hare
as turn at you. The CHAIRMAN said the Bench were perfectly clear
He persuaded him to go away qn he then went
ea she Swan Bridge, and havingaput to
ed off his tunic. he as to the conviction, but did not consider it a very
said" Now yen come on all you, one or two at the serious CD.°
gime, or as many as you like." With.., again persuaded Smith was fined 2s. 6d. and costs, and Gibbs is. and
him to pet en his tunic and go away. He then put on Ms aorta.
tonic sae said "1 bevel done with you yet," and so say Mr. Howard gave notice of appeal.
tug be struck at him with his fiat, hut the blow went over
his shoulder. He thee took hod of him and said he THIL/SHINO )(SCRIMS CASK.
tehnild take him to the Police-station. He then received Mr. William Mantield was summoned for unlawfully
• dew no the side of his head, which knocked his helmet erecting a thraohing machine at Porteeh am.
.ff. A man named Thorne and another artilleryman Mr. Hu:table ( Andre wa, Son. awl Hurtable)
thee came and took hold of him, and, with the usistance appeared
Chafe). stational at Ali'iotabutO. sad on
awl to defend Mr. Manfidd, who did not appear.
of P.C. WI, they got defendant a littie way up the street,
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when somerms gave witness n severe kick on the aft side,
close by Mr. Bishop's shop Defendant was very violent, November 9th lad, abont nine o c.ick in the morning.
and stooge were thrown all the way to the station. us he saw • steam thrashing machine at work in a field
teaching the statics he locked him up. In the occupation of Mr. Manfield, at Portesham, with.
Defendant denied striking at the witness. in 20 feet from the centre of the highway. Thetop of the
P.C. Gould said lart night shortly after nine o'clock he thrasher was hanging over the wall by the road from
miscalled to the Crown Inn. Dcgrogata-street. The house the field. There was nothing to screen the engine from
nee fall' there were five prostitutes there, and there were
lb. highway. Witness spoke to the drive!, and in
several addlen outside. Four prostitutes came out and
several artillerymen and 755 h men. The women dayed conseluento of what he said be went to Mr. Manfield.
about in the dead, and witness requested them to go The driver had told him that Mr. Mansfield had seen
away. Defendant said "The girls won't go away while I the machine working there. Witness told Mr. Man-
age here. and it is not your duty to order them away at field that if there was an accident he would have to
mime o'clock at night. - Witness told him he wav abide by the consequence,.
eel talking to him. The girls then "mined on Witness, in answ rto Mr. Hnittoble. said Mr. Man-
ta the Ole house at Home, and defendant ran
alter them and brought them hack to the Crown field had said Mr. Ward, the contractor, ought to have
and the known better.
Thrg,..were !e'Vented to no away,. Mr. Htmtable contended there was not the slightest
defendant said how you come on" He used
other bad language. Several of his comrades got him evidence which could prove that Mr. Winfield erected
away on Swan Bridge, where he pulled off his tonic. Or caused the machine to be erected in that niece. He
There was a crowd eif 100 OA MO people there. P.r.'s , hod contracted with Mr. Ward to thrash 2,000 sacks
Stage, Hastert. y, and Pryor were present. Defendant et barley, and he had nothing whatever ti do with tbe
came up and threatened to "take the fire of them, one ,roo r‘,„,
at the time." lie was drunk. Ile offered to have • eeee""" """ machine.
"tern" at the sergeant first, and after further challenging, The ems was dismissal.
although be was advised several times to go away, be VIOLIDIT ASSAULT.
struck at Sergeant Carter, but did not hit him. Robert Pitman and William Pitman were summoned
Ultimately he was taken in custody, and brought to the
station. He resided very much, and several of his for an assault on Robert Goodden.
comrades and man of the 75th tried SO rescue him. lie Mr. M. C. Weston appeared for the prosecution,
kicked witness several times in the leg. They were and Mr. Howard defended.
pelted with stones on the WA/ to the station. Witness Complainant said he resided at Perteeharn, and
received a severe blow on the back of his head which worked on the road. He was employed by George
knockedghis helmet off. Roberts, of hiartinstown. The defendants also worked
&MP Dgreet,, also an artilleryman, we. charted with for the same person. On Monday lad be was going to
assaulting the police and attempting to moue the last .
defendant, his work. A /ming man named Robert Carter was
RC. Stone said he was on duty on the previoull night with him, an, they Weed the defendants' Robert
sad was called to the disturbance at the Crown ,"u. Carter Asia You are hard at it, then." Witness said
Whoa the MAO Frances was apprehende I, Buren jumped I.•evehlsg to (UAW, Robert Pitman asked what he had
in and laid " Yon are not going to take that man to thi t, nes, uudnet Inge. *ad he replied " You have no call
stelae, net all the lot of you. This was on the to O-oe" eon, mouth druid it," Robert Pitman then
*twee Bridge. He then attempted to rescue him. his. parAA, deo bead with Ms
Witness told him to eland back, and he then struck him threatened to "n"' •Me wale keg be struck
as the arm with his whip. P.C. Haggerty and he then mattock. He did not use • Qp gsying
took hold of him, upon which he stru-k him on the side him with his fiat, which knocks(' re
of his head with his fist. Ile was very violent, and used I to get up William Pitman knocked hint Tort
very threatening language. He WM taken in custody. "Noe's the time to i•
un their way to the station be continuely tried to ILA about." _ give it to him there,
tried to get tip. but Robert Pity'
his knocked him down again. His hat fell off, and he then
his legnuilnp. "01, CW°Mnooldolbetm hewwasoublr hakevne. felt ithtneessee--41
et the spurs. He was drunk. nil gets knocked it into the river. While be was trying to get
ff.loariss Lieumdevie, of the 39th Brigade Depot, was! it onions of them kicked him into the water, sayings
also charged with • simile/ offence. I should like to drown him. There waa no one there but
P.C. Stone said in apprehending Barren, defendant ran Robert Carter.
up and said "Let him go you ," and kicked him in Robert Carter said he Brea at Portesham and on
the thigh. P.C. Dunn than drove him away. Ultimately Monday last he went with Robert Gooddee,toMartine-
.ohe
owtim=xl by P.C. Dunn. They had to call two town, to work. They saw the defendant's on the road.
P.O.Haggerty mid he was on duty at the time of the Witneee said " Ynn are bard at it," and be replied
mind.' in taking Benue custody. " Fee." Robert Pitman said Goodden "You have
While doing so Liritene gave him a blow in the back I been nit to see master," and he replied "You have DO
tel his lead. He made • second attempt to strike him, call to open your mouth about my work." Robert
but Sergeant Mitchell warded off the blow with his Pitman hit Goodden down with his fist, and William
Pitman also knocked him down. He further
▪ VWAe luaa with assetliting P.C. Pryer comet:emitted complainant,
whilst in the execution Gaits duty.
P.C. Pryor said about balkiest nine on the previous For the defence Roberts
warn
milled' and said be
evening he was cm duty in Northsquare at the time the saw Gkewiden on the Monday morning. He had
mid were taken in mdody. There was a crowd of about previously sent a message by William Pitman for him
OS preens assembled. lire was endeavouring to disperee to mime. He complained that all the stones he bad
them with the assistance of other constabies, and the broken wanted to be looked over again. Pitman had
defendant came behind him and struck him a violent said a word about the werk. Goodden did not
blow on the heed with • stick. He then locked him up. like it becase todo th •u h h e
P.C. Gould gave corroborative evidence as to the blow ar°rk ag"n.
bias struck. The Bench considered the case proved, and fined the
Uvingstone said he was the wane for drink, and knew defendaute 10.1- each and Mg°.
nothing about it
Kr. aunt Coward said Pryor was sick and faint after HORSES eanuisionert.
William Vaughan and Henry Weldon, showing%
themobbloanwie.Lithovin= memo thsaiedrittstLeadweur,
an arrangement
excited thet
Wet.* summoned for allowing nine horses to tampon be
made at the Crown, between the artillerymen and the 75th • field belonging to Mr. Hanna, at Puddistown.
men, to create • disturbance before they left the town. P.C. Mantel!. stationed at Puddletown. Proved the
The Mayor mid it seemed that for one or two nights cam. He found nine homes in Mr. Hanne'a field.
past them had beau disturbances going on, and the police William Banns, son of the to , id h tred
that the horses had been In the field. said
he
yar7 ProVall` had kept a sharp look-ont. The prisoners
hi 4 0000MUIPRIOa very SMTIOOS offence, not only in assault.
tug the police themselves, but in inciting others to create done was pi The defendant' had offered to nick"
• disturbance. If any more were brought before the amends, as they did not wish • scandal throughout the
Elea they would be much more severely punished. The country. (Laughter.) They would net pay EL
battery at artillery had behaved in an admirable manner Fined 40no Including damage, lAA And&
elate they had been here, and be (the Mayor) was It appears the defendants sent El 4.. by poet-office
extremely sorry that the two artillerymen present should order to Colonel Bingham, he being the magistrate who
have been brought up just as they were leaving the town. had signed the 8U1T11144111.
The battery had behaved in an excellent manner, and he
was very pleased to say so in the presence of their officer. lIIDECENT ASSAULT OW • LITTLI GIRL.
and he requested the military authorities to assist the Samuel Davis, a hay of 15, was charged with
polies in their endeaveurs to keep the men orderly and indecently assaulting Clara Hallett. four years eld, of
quid
Prances was fined 30e. including cads, Barren, Lane Rampisham. Ile was committal for trial at the
and lAvinvitorse 2ns. Including costs, or • mouths 1.4 quart" Seut°ne.
labour._

Dwrerruen or nts Annan.- About 30 of the
men left here this (Monday) morning for Portsmouth,
ta rouk to India, in charge of the baggage and the
women and children, under the comment' of Lieut.
Ind. TM remainder of the battery leave on Tuesday
morning.
The Lars DISTORNANCIOL —At the Borough P .lie.
Court, on Monday, the Mayor publicly thanked John
Charles Clark, of Fordington, and Homy Stony,
ey of
Derogate-street, for the aisistance they rendered the
on the occasion of the recent disturbances by
the soldiers. When the police were overpowered by
sumbers, it was the duty of the public to interfere and
reader anistance, and when the next meeting of the
Watch Othisnittee took place this matter would be
brought before them with a view to a gratuity being
granted an an acknowledgment of the services rendered.
HULL, BANIMILIT, AND WINT•RIDING JUNCTION
RAILWAY LID Dyes COMP ANT . —We have received
the prospectua of this company, which has been inCor-
ponied- for the purposes of constructing and maintain-
ing • direct and independent line of railway from
Hull to the centre of the South Yorkshire Coal-
field, near Barnsley, together with • deep-water dock
at Hull, ol an area of 46 acres. The objects ol the
company have received the support of the Hull
Corporation, it appears to be • thoroughly genuine
notrig, and deserves the careful attention of
cs
o Mart's Ccuw—On Thursday evening • tea
meeting was held in the hell, adjoining the above
tavern, when about 40 members and friends partook of
the repast, whew which an entertainment, oonsi•ting of
r-adinga, songs, &c., were given by several members of
the club, about 50 being preaent. The secr.tary, Mr.
A. Wolff. took the chair, and opened with • short
" num," speech, ascribing thanks to Mr. lamb forget,
tine up the tea and introdueing the membets of the
club, whose munes appeared on the evening's pro.
gramme. The chorus party then commenced with •
glee—'' Men of Bartsch ;" • song, 'Death f Nelson."
Ur. A. B. &Ackland ;song " Men of Merry England,"
Mr. P. Len.; reeding, "The Bashful Man," Mr.
Wolff; song, Bad, White, and Blue," Mr. Martin;
song, "8., of Biscay," Mr. Howe ; song, " Strike the
h 0.," Kr. Watts; media& " Billy Dip, the Dyer,"
Mr. Clark ; song, 'Don't Eon old England Down,"
Mr. F. lane' farm, " No. 1 Round the (orner,"
Miens A. E. !Richland, Voss, and Gould. which wee
b y and aintuang.—Glee. "Oh !
iwil:Sdo'sr, Ac., Chorus Party; song, "Gallant
341 h," Mr. F. Lam ; song, "Grandmother's Chair."
Mr. A. Z. Eiticklead ; " 'The Half Hundred,"
Mr. A. Wolff ; song, "Poor' Married Noodle,' Mr.
Watt. ; song, "Hearts of Oak," Mr. W. Allen ; round,
"Three Blind Mice," Chorus Party; reading, "Melt-
ing Moments," Mr. P. C. Clark; song, "Forget and
Forgive," Mr. Martin; soar, "The Bed of the
World," lb. A. B. &Ackland. Mears. Barrett,
Benitk, bleeder, and Dyke also took part. A hearty
vote at thanks war accorded to Ms. Btickland for the
great help and interest afforded, end for his painstaking
ein this the first) entertainment of the Demon
alirecte to, his so kindly lending the harmonium for lb.
evening. A thoroughly enjoyable time was spent.
The Monies were heartily sung by the widience.
Another entertainment is promised in the court* of •
few weeks.

In tile afternoon, on Friday, before the Mayor (W.
Hurd's, Seq.) and Alderman Canna,
Jul:biles Thom Royal Hone Artilleryman, WY
with menalting P.S. Carter whilst acting in the
execution of his duty.
Actlu -Siert Carter mid while taldng Francis in motto I y
es the way to the station defendant tried to rescue him.
When opposite Mr. Bishop's he received • severe blow
from • kick on the left side. He could not tell who
kicked him. He apprehended prisoner at the barracks
that moraine. He still felt the effects of the blow.

P.C. Collins, of the County said he was on the
hod= as the time of the di!tirbances. Witnesp. was on
." .

4;l7li—th7tirnele we& called to assist. Defendant was
them and he heard S r2eant Coster request him to go
away. He refused. When Sergeant Carter took
Francis in custody the defendant In, d to rescue him.
When opposite Mr. Bishop. be saw the defendant kick
the sergeant on his left side with his right foot. Defend.
ant incite I the crowd all the way to the station.
Thorne had nothing to say in his defence, and was fined
20s. including cost
We unand his comrades "clubbed " together and
paid the money.

BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS.—MONDAV.
Before the Mayor( Lourdes. Km.). (3 Corms, Fag.,
sad G. J. G. thregom
George Nether woe summoood for neglecting to osad hie
ratha to eshooL —Fisted In sad oasts.
Wthiemi Whihn Joao White, and George Gibbs were
sammosed for the mate 'QUM, end had to pay theism.
peaalty.
Arthur Davis, tUtU. boy, was charged with brooking •
window, belonging to Mrs. Kilatheth Mitchell, of Tubb's
thwaer.—The are was Manned with a cautioa.
Albs Orate, A_ gith wit @barged with assaalting Lisa-
bath Brisia—Mabeth Bits. slated that eke was at
Tubb's Goner on the V* of November, when defoodant
COMO Is mad streak a yam woman who was than with.
stick. The girl west out and the that shut the door; but
the ald kept boating the door with a stick. Bbo opined
tho is., rod esbod her toga sway; alto refused. Wa-
age, is. atter but, sad the gni tamed round gad gam bar
two or throe este woos the back—Thomas Sayrs, for the
44/01011. MOM that., he was coming from week bias,
defeadast gad ormwal ether chilthea going towards Gray'
"Min hat &ft walla ash let them perk sad was throwin:
=.l.......—Detaideid was had In mod oath— I
a week te goy.
abides Ws gthadad gaily to a clump of being I
drank mil dimi:—.Defeedess was 7e.. larAndlag