SERIOUS CHARGES.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 16042, 1 February 1923, Page 7

SERIOUS CHARGES.

(Per Press Association ) WELLINGTON, last night. Further evidence was given during the afternoon in the case against Daniel and Martha Cooper, of Johnstonville, by former “clients” of accused with reference to treatment received. One witness related how on two distinct occasions in finding herself in a difficulty, she went to Cooper for assistance, and on each occasion operations were performed. The husband of the previous witness stated he was acquainted with the accused through having visited him in company with his wife, who had submitted to an operation at the hands of Cooper at his office in Lnmbton Quay, Wellington.

Questioned by the police as to reasons for the visit, lie replied, “It was not any reason at all. I went with my wife because she wanted me to go. Cooper told me that the price would be fifteen guineas, or twice (lint if I did not pay cash down. A seoond visit was paid to the premises when the operation was successfully repealed, and the money was paid over.

A young married woman furnished several painful interludes, on one occasion almost swooning and continually weeping when giving evidence. When Cooper called to see her, he had certain instruments, but, the operation was per formed at his office as was the case with the last female. Witness’s second visit resulted in a further operation. Payment was made for treatment at a weekly rate.

The hearing was adjourned until tomorrow.