The Sun.
London, England, 1859-01-20 00:00:00

SPORTING NOTES.

THE CHESTER CUP CHANCES.

The Handicap for the Chester Cup, which was this
placed before the public, will gratify curiosity and or.
quite a sensation in sporting circles. At the Club
weights have been eagerly discussed, and, of con
opinions differ widely as to Mr. Topham's estimate of
thin horses' ability. Still the majority of persons are
opinion that the allotment of the weights has been in
with a strict regard to impartiality, and with a therm
knowledge of the antecedents of the animals entered. C
thin horses, too, that last year obtained an undesi
notoriety have been properly marked by such a weight
will effectually exclude them from the race. The handi
is a light one, and as one, if not both, of the top weight
sure to accept, there is no possibility of the scale bei
raised. The difficulty will, therefore, be to procure boys
ride, and amongst the light weights are certain horses tl
will require a deal of " steering" round the course. Of the I
weights Saunterer, with his steadying 9st., will doubti,
command supporters, and Leamington and he are the m,
attractive names in the heavy division. Underhand is fai;
in, and he will doubtless be amongst the " content
7st. 121 b. will prevent the most sanguine admirer.
Eclipse from indulging in great expectations of his chan
' and Mr. Ten Broeck will, perhaps, place his trust entire
in Barbarity, as Prioress, it is said, is turned loose is
paddock at Newmarket. Polestar is as leniently treated
her owner could expect, and as her late want of form woz
warrant. East Langton, who was all to pieces at t
"back-end" of last year, must not be overlook.
The course will suit him, and his weight is
unfavourable. Of the 7st. lot, Argosy, Villikiz
and Gildermire will command attention. The Aleh
man's mare is thoroughly game. Villikins proved
Newmarket that he could race a bit,—and Gildermire h
undoubtedly ability albeit she is not always trustwortb
Both Tunstall Maid and Wrestler seem to me placed =
advantageous terms ; from the manner in which the late
has been backed, and from the form which ho once displaye.
it could not have been expected that he would have obtain
a more lenient impost. Sam Spode, who has figured fr,
quently and prominently in the betting, has, to my thinkin
received a stopper with 7st. Jordan, Est 101 b, and Physicia
6st Sibs, are both treated with consideration. Of the two, h
ever, commend me to the " M.D." who is undoubtedly
on very advantageous terms. If Risebor be the.Riseber 1
was as a three-year-old, I should not like to be again
him at 6st. 81b. If the horse be only sound, he will be dm
gerous ; but I am inclined to believe that Mr. Topham h.
cogent reasons for treating him so tenderly. Pensioner
not handicapped on such easy terms perhaps as his backe
anticipated, and, to my thinking, Compromise—as well
as anything—will keep him safe. At Ascot last year, Pe;
sioner conceded Compromise 41bs., and beat him by a ho
only; at Chester he will have to give him 101 b. The next 1
that attracts my attention comprises—Horne, Queenstow:
Satinstone, Drogheda, Flitch, Solomon, Old Robert,
Clarence, Shuffle, Birmingham, Aston, Old Point,
Marine.

The number of acceptances will doubtless exceed the
ever before obtained for this race.

" Ruff's Guide," which has been necessarily delayed i
order that the changes of names should be altered, and thr
some important additions should be made to it, will be put
lished this day.

A FRESH MAN.

THE CHARGE AGAINST TWO Plll.

SICIANS I 2 DUBLIN.

The two physicians, John Edward Protheroe and
Charles Evans Reeves, were brought up again, on
Tuesday, at the Police-court, Dublin, on the charges,
the particulars of which were given in The Sun o.
Monday last.
Mr. J. E. Walsh, Q.C., and Mr. W. Ryan, with
Messrs. Smitk and Whitestone, solicitors, appeared
for the College of Physicians ; and IL J. A.
Curran, with Mr. Charles Fitzgerald,jun., attended
on behalf of the prisoners.
Mr. Stronge, one of the magistrates, said he
understood that a statement was made by one of
th&witnesses on the last day, that the certificate of
character of Dr. Protheroe was not written, as it
purported to be, by Dr. Reeves, but by Protheroe
himself. He wished to know whether that state-
ment appeared on the depositions, as it was a very
important one, as showing preconcert between the
accused.

Mr. Fitzgerald said that Mr. Ryan opened the
case with an assertion that the fact was as his
worship stated, but no evidence of it was given.
Mr. Smith, solicitor, said Dr. Steele stated that
he believed the certificate was in the handwriting
of the prisoner Protheroe.

The-Clerk read the information made by Dr.
Steele.

Henry. Lockyer, the London detective, had his
information read to him. He desired the follow-
ing addition to be made to it :—After I arrested
Dr. Protheree in London, he said he attended and
passed his examination, and got his diploma at.
"Sir Patrick Dunn's ;" I think he said "Dublin"
also. •

To Mr. Curran—l asked him no questions, but I
stated the nature of the charge against him. He
made the statement to me voluntarily. I subse-
quently cautioned him against making statements.
After I brought Dr. Proteroe to the station-house
in London, Sergeant lieerran came in with Dr.
Reeves, who called out, " Protheroe, old fellow, how
are you ?" and he said, " Very well." (Laughte, .)
I found a card case in Protheroe's pocket, and took
from it a card, on which was engraved " Dr.
Prothcroc."

Mr. Walsh, Q.C.—That is very important, as
showing that the prisoner styled himself " doctor."
Mr. Curran—Do you mean to say that Dr.
Reeves addressed the other prisoner as " Dr. Pro-
t heroe ?"

Witness—No, he said "Protheroe, old fellow•."
Protheroe said he passed at " Sir Patrick's ;" I
think he said " Dunn's" also.

Sergeant Keegan, of the G division, was next
examined. He stated that when Protheroe was
arrested he said he passed an examination at Sir
Patrick Dunn's Hospital, but he was not sure whe-
ther the prisoner said " Dublin" or not.
Mr. Walsh, Q.C., said it was not intended to call
witnesses. He apprehended there was a perfectly
clear case of concert established liftween the pri-
soners. They found one gentleman of the name
of Reeves writing no less than three letters in the
name of Protheroe—then coming over from London
to the College of Physicians, and passing an exa-
mination under the same name, and finally getting a
diploma for "Dr. Protheroe" to practise. Here
was a plain case of forgery and personation. Thc a
they found a gentleman in London of the name of
Protheroe practising with the identical diploma
so obtained by Reeves. Under those circum-
stances he thought that a jury would not hesi-
tate a moment in saying that all this was done
by pre-arrangement between the prisoners. If
the certificate of character had been identified as
the handwriting of Protheroe, the case would
be placed beyond all doubt. There was, however,
such a prima facie case established as warranted
him, on behalf of the College of Physicians,
who were discharging a public duty in prose-
cuting, to hold the prisoners to substantial bail that
they would abide their trial at the next commis-
sion. The College of Physicians did not desire to
put the gentlemen to unnecessary, trouble; but it
was perfectly plain that gentlemen in the rank of
life of the prisoners would not hesitate to pay £2OO
or £3OO to avoid the exposure of a prosecution for
the offence charged against them, and therefore the
bench ought to enforce substantial bail.
Curran said there was no forgery or perso-
nation in the case. The accused denied that they
were guilty of what was charged against them ;
but assuming that the facts were as they appeared
on the informations, he still submitted that they
disclosed no offence known to the law.
Mr. Stronge said it occurred to him that if the
gentlemen were let out on their bail it would be
impossible to enforce their recognisances in Ireland.
They had no property in this country ; the recog-
nisances would resemble a foreign judgment to be
realised by an action, and could not be estreated by
any summary process. He might be wrong, but
his opinion was as he had stated.
Mr. Curran said if the parties did not appear a
warrant could issue for their apprehension.
Mr. Stronge, in reference to the offence charged
against the prisoners, said it was an offence against
the public welfare to obtain, by conspiracy., a
diploma for a person not qualified to practise.
It was an offence at common law to conspire to
do any act by which the public were damni-
fied or injured, even although the act itself
was not an indictable offence. It was better, how-
ever, that the law of the case should bo discussed
before a higher tribunal. Therefore, he thought
that his colleague would agree with him that the
case ought to be sent for trial, and that a substitn-
tial rule of bail ought to be imposed upon the
prisoners.
Mr. Curran said his suggestion as to the bail to
be required not having been acted on, he weld,'
apply for the unconditional discharge of the pri-
soners; and asked where 'Was the proof of any
conspiracy by the prisoners in Ireland?
Mr. M'Derinott, magistrate, said that point had
occurred , arid he had looked into a case respect-
ing it. It was quite true that there was no evidence
of Dr. Protheroe having appeared in Ireland at all ;
but if a conspiracy between the prisoners was once
proved, it was settled law that the overt act of one
affected both.

After some discussion, Mr. Stronge said the
bench were disposed to make the following rule of
bail :—Two householders in £lOO respectively for
each prisoner, besides his personal recognisances in
the sum of £3OO.

Mr. Curran suggested that two householders in
£5O each should be taken ; but the bench refused
to lessen the rule; unless with the consent of 11 e
prosecutors, which not being given, the rule men-
tioned by Mr. Stronge was settled.
The prisoners were then remo ed.