Abortion Charges.

Hokitika Guardian, 1 February 1923, Page 3

Abortion Charges.

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WELLINGTON, .January 31

In Daniel Cooper's case, further evidence was given during the afternoon proceedings by former clients of the accused, with reference to the treatment received.

One witness related how on two distinct occasions, on finding herself i”. difficulty, she went to Cooper for assistance. On each occasion, operations were performed. The husband of the previous witness stated that lie was acquainted with accused through having visited him in company with his wife, who had. sulv mit ted to an operation at the hands of Cooper at his office in l.amhton Quay, Wellington. Questioned by the police as to the reasons for his visit, he replied: “It was not my reason at all. I went with my wife, because she wanted to go. Cooper told me that the fee would he fifteen guineas, or twice that if I did not pay cash down.” A second visit was paid to the premises, when an operation was successfully repeated, and the money was paid over.

A. young married woman furnished several painful interludes. On one occasion she was almost swooning. She was continually weeping when giving i her evidence. AVheu Cooper called to • see her on a second occasion, he had i certain instruments, but the operation ' was performed at his office, as was the case with the last female witness. A second visit resulted in a further operation. Payment was made for the j treatment at a weekly rate. The hearing was adjourned till tni morrow.