Notes for: William Vialls
Cambridge Independent Press 26 Feb 1887:
A VIOLENT CUSTOMER.
Charles Campion, described as a labourer, late of Liverpool, was charged on remand with begging at Trumpington, on the 13th instant. He was further charged with assaulting P.c. Vialls at the same time and place. - Prisoner pleaded guilty. - P.c. Vialls deposed that he saw the prisoner receive alms of four persons, near the church, at Trumpington, in consequence of which he went up to him, and told him he should take him into custody. Prisoner then struck him on the back of the arm with the stick (produced), and in other parts of the body, and kicked him into the ditch. Witness had to call on two Trumpington men to assist him. He searched the prisoner, and found 1s. 2d in coppers on him. On the road to Cambridge, the prisoner resisted again, and in the struggle both fell to the ground. Witness found it necessary to "draw" the prisoner into a public house, and to get a conveyance in order to bring him to the Police-station. The prisoner was quite sober. - Prisoner asked to be allowed to go, as he had been locked up since Sunday. - Then Chairman said there could not be a clearer case against him. - Deputy Chief Constable Stretten said that the prisoner had been twice previously convicted. When formerly before the Bench, prisoner said he belonged to Leeds: but this time said he came from Liverpool. Mr. Stretten thought he belonged to anywhere. - Prisoner said that if the magistrates would let him off this time he would not do anything of the kind again, but would go home. - The Chairman said that the prisoner would go to prison for fourteen days for begging, and after that he would undergo another three months for assaulting the police. The magistrates were determined to protect the police while in the execution of their duty. The police acted in defence of the peaceable people in the country, and they were a great advantage to everybody. Wherever a constable was assaulted in the execution of his duty, and it was clearly proved that there was no provocation given to the defendant, the Bench would always deal severely with the case.
Cambridge Independent Press 6 Jul 1888:
ON THE DOWNWARD PATH.
John Vivash Bailey (18), described as a barman, and Sidney William Bailey (10), his younger brother, both of whom reside at Trumpington, were charged with stealing a half-sovereign, belonging to Albert Rayner, on June 23rd. - Albert Rayner, baker, residing at Trumpington, said the younger defendant used to come round to his place of business and have a ride in his cart. On the day named, he took off his waistcoat and left it in the bakehouse. In the pockets there was a watch and a little case containing three half-sovereigns. Sidney Bailey had been about with him in the cart that morning. About six o'clock in the evening, he saw his vest again; but he did not examine it. He missed the half-a-sovereign of the money on the morning of the 25th of June. He saw the little boy Sidney on the Monday afternoon, and said to him, "Your sister has been down here, and says you have got half-a-crown in your box. How did you come by it?" He replied, "My sisters do tell lies; I haven't got a half-a-crown." The younger prisoner then left, and on the following day witness took him to the police officer of Trumpington. In the presence of P.C. Vialls and himself, the younger prisoner said he was sure he did not know anything about the half-sovereign, and he had not seen the money at all. He was sure, too, that his brother Jack had not had it. He also denied having half-a-crown. When pressed, Sidney said his brother Jack saw where the money was, and told him to go and "nick" half-a-sovereign. The young lad also said that he changed the coin at Mrs. Saunders', giving 2s. of it to his father, 1s. to his mother, and 6s. to Jack. He also understood him to say that he bought a quarter of a pound of cheese, and had the rest of the coppers himself. Jack promised to give him some more of the money. The boy explained that he took the money on the Saturday. - In answer to the father of the accused, the prosecutor said the younger prisoner was not in his employ, although he helped him whenever he felt disposed to do so. - Susanna Moss, wife of John Moss, living at Trumpington, said she kept a small shop in that village. About six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, June 23rd, the younger prisoner came into her shop, and asked if she could give his father change for half-a-sovereign, and she did so. She believed she gave the prisoner three two-shilling pieces and four shillings. - P.c. Vialls, stationed at Trumpington, said he had been present in court during the time the evidence was given in reference to the conversation which took place in his house and the statement of the prosecutor was correct. He went in search of the elder prisoner on the Tuesday, and he found him in the Coach and Horses public house. He told him that he wished to speak to him concerning a half-a-sovereign which had been stolen from the prosecutor, Mr. Rayner. He cautioned him, and went with him to his father's house. In the presence of the prisoner and his father and mother, the elder prisoner said, "What do you say, Sidney - I know something about this half-sovereign?" The lad replied, "Yes, you told me to go and nick it - you know you did - and you showed me how to slip the catch back and get the money out. I went and got it, and when I came back I saw Jack. He said, 'Have you got it?' and I said, 'Yes.' Jack then said, 'Go to Saunders' and get change.' I went and got change. I received three two-shilling pieces and four shillings." The father said, "What have you done with the money? Why didn't you tell me how you came by it?" He said, "I gave you a shilling, father; I gave mother a shilling; tenpence halfpenny I laid out for mother in cheese, vinegar and other things; I gave Jack twopence halfpenny on Saturday night; and I spent the remainder with the exception of the three two-shilling pieces. On Saturday dinner-time, I went upstairs, and Jack was in the bedroom. I was 'jinking' my money in my pocket, and Jack said, 'What have you get there?' I replied, 'I have got some of that half-sovereign left.' I gave him a two-shilling piece, and Jack said 'Give me the other and let me put it in my box for you.' I gave it to him." The younger of the prisoners said he gave his brother the six shillings, which the elder prisoner said he spent on the previous day. - The prisoners elected to be summarily dealt with, the elder brother denying that he told his brother to go and take the money. - The Chairman characterised the case as a very lamentable one, because he was sorry to say that the father and mother knew quite well where they got the money from. The magistrates considered that the younger prisoner was acting under the influence of his brother, whom it was in their jurisdiction to send to prison for three months. He would have to go to gaol for six weeks only. With reference to the lad Sidney, they did not wish to brand him as a felon for the remainder of his life, considering that he acted under the persuasion of his brother, and he would be discharged. They hoped that this would be a warning to him in regard to his future conduct.
Cambridge Independent Press 19 Feb 1892
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT GREAT SHELFORD
WORKPEOPLE THROWN OUT OF EMPLOYMENT
On Friday evening, about eight o’clock, the quiet little village of Great Shelford was thrown into a state of great excitement, which continued to prevail with unabated interest for some five or six hours. About half-past seven a gentleman named Turner, while passing the rope factory belonging to Messrs. W. Gall and Son, noticed that a part of the building was on fire. With all haste he ran to the office, a nice comfortable back erection, standing some yards from the remainder of the premises, and, knocking at the door, informed Mr. W. Gall, who happened to be at work there, of the catastrophe. They then both rushed out, and while Mr. Turner went to the top floor to
GIVE THE ALARM
to some men who were at work there, Mr. Gall, finding that the report was only too true, thought of the best method to prevent the fire spreading more than was absolutely necessary. . . .
Although Mr. Gall is insured in the West of England Company, it is feared, we hope without grounds that the amount lost, which is between £2,000 and £3,000, will not be realized, as the stock in hand, as far as can be estimated roughly, was exceptionally large. P.c. Cater, of Great Shelford, was on the spot with praiseworthy promptitude, and was joined later on by Sergeant Quincey, of Cambridge, and P.c. Vialls, of Trumpington.