The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-24
Police Court,

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presentation of an empty docket for the
consideration Of the Court. One glance
at the Court room dispslled this hsllu-
cination, as all the front and reserved
seats were taken by the spectators anx'
iously waiting to hear the adventures
of the victims of the lookup. There
were an unusual number to be tried,
and it took some time 10 dispose of them
all, during which the spectators were
so completely carried away by their
curiosity that they crowded almost on
top of the bar of justice, and were fire.
quently forced back by the officers TO
give the prisoners and witnesses a
chance 20 breathe.
Michael O'Brien, got drunk oR Satur-
day night and fancied that be was an
opera singer, and under this delusion he
went about making night hideous with
his dolorous notes. For this exhibition
of musical talent he was fined five dol
lars and costs, all of which Michael
Ipaid.
John Dalor aud George Kraft, entered
into partnership drunk for the pur-
pose o. mutual amusement and protec-
ton Both of them in this delectable
state thought that it would be a good
idea to have little variation in the
way of an assault and battery on some
peaceful citizens. This they accom-
plished in the most approved style in a
series of words of abuse attended with
no serious results. They left with the
city ten dollars each as an evidence
that they were willing to pay for their
amusement
Cornelius Drucoll was rambling about
the city at a late hour on Saturday
night, until he came to the residence of
a blind man named Morrison, where he
demanded of the inmates to open the
door, swearing that if they did not do
it he would kick it down. The inmates
failed to accede to his demands right
away, as they had few questions TO
ask before they admitted him. They
wanted to know who he was and his
business, but while this was going on
Cornelius got tired parleyiDg and kicked
the door open. After lie was in he said
to Mr.. Morrison you are q blind man;
here, take this seat and set down. Mr..
Morrison refused and asked him what
he wanted, 10 which Cornelius re-
piled, l am gong to have some
sport here, and Cd d-n you, if
you don't set down III knock
you down, and at the same time struck
the old gentleman blow that stagger-
ed him. After some scufiing they fell
with Mr.. Morrison OIL top. Cornelius
here began to realize his position and
then endeavored to take advantage of
the old mans sight by saying that he was
an officer and as ed him to let him up; but
in the meantime he inflicted wound on
the old gentleman's arm with some
sharp instrument, thought to be knife.
About this time officer Myers heard
something of the difficulty and oppor-
timely stepped in and arrested Cornell
us. He was fined twenty dollars and
costs.
Leonard Hicks, alluded to in yester-
days edition, for assaultiug and beating
his wife, was fined ten dollars and costs,
but on going down for the necessary
stamps he couldn't fad them, 50 he was
reluctantly taken in charge by the city
and sent to Jail to brood over the mis-
fortunes of being born poor and reflect
upon the pleasant results of be,ting his
wife.
On Sunday afternoon here was free
fight on Main street in which George
Janson and William Armstrong took q
hand. The whole party, numbering SIX
or seven, were under the influence OF
benzine, aud when one got Knocked
down they ali fell alphabetically tC
keep him company. Thus it was some
three or four of them were lying on the
pavement at the same time. Armstrong
was dismissed, it appearing that be wa:
the greatest sufferer, and as Jansen was
considered the instigator of the free
fight, he was fined twenty dollars and
costs, which he paid.
Toby Vance and Nicholas Krammer
companions in veal or woe, and in {
drunk likewise, both armed themselves
with bottle of beuzine on Saturday
aud concluded to 20 on bust. In thi'
condition they sailed ferth and re
NAMED perfectly sober as long as they
kept the benzine in their pockets, but
they could not stand the temptation
long, and soon commenced putting i
through n process that carried it Il
} their heads. 1t soon told on their con-
! situations, and made them feel weak, s.
: they concluded to lay down on the pave
: meut to recuperate for another load o
5 benzine. Toby was not so much ia
tigued as his companion and in conse
quence was aroused from his slumber
3 before him. Toby then said to himsel
: twill awaken him in a novel way, ait
: when count, one, two, three I'll Civ,
/, him a punch with the toe of my boot
4 This be done quite successful once
D but when he was repeating it, an'
!, had counted two, his companion sum
e out, "bold! yoa have only eour
t ed two; doR't kick till you count tn
:. other one, and 1 will get mp" Tob!
: was satisfied with the explanation an'
: the success of his experiment which re
0 stored his companion to his arms, Ii
= that condition they were arrested ant
= fined ten dollars each, which they pai'
: aud are now enjoying their liberty.
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