Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-25
THE CGURTS.

CRIMINAL CoURT-Jt9tge Macarthur.
To-day, julius West, assault with intent
TO Kill Peter MOckabee. The prosecuting
witness failed to identify the accused as the
party, and verdict OF not guilty was rem
dered-Stilson for defence. George Braxton.
assault ard battery with intent to kill Wal tleT
Dean. This case originated in q fight be-
tween some boys; jury out
THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH.
The case OF Nicholas White, charged with
Obstructing an inspector of the Board OF
the Board of Health in the discharge OF his
duties, was called, Mr.. A. X. Browne prose
cutting, and Messrs. l.. G. Hne aud s. It.
the point that the board had no power to en-
act ali ordinance imposing penalties and pos
sessed no powers as legislative body. They
claimed that If the board had a case against
White, they had two remedies under the
common Misrepresentation for resisting an Of
hcer, and for assault and battery. Mr.. Browne
argued That the position taken had been de-
cided On in this court. The court declined to
act on the plea.
CIRCUIT CoURT-J,slpe Cartier.
To-day, the case of Searle agt the District
plaintiff for e73T; motion for q new trial.
Berger agt. wall (replevin); on trial.
POLICE COURr-Judge Shell
To-day, Anna Morrison, loud and bolster
Gus; 80. Harry Williams, vagrant, was
ASSAULT ON A WIFE.
Jerome b. Close was charged with assault
and battery on Rosa Close, his wife who
stated that she had been away from her hus-
band for four months. This is the third time
she had left him, because he does not support
her properly. On Tuesday morning last her
husband came To her room in Federal Block,
where she lodges, and bursting in the door
breaking locks and bolts, he struck her a
blow, knocking her down, and took a search
under the bed and about, as ii he expected To
ind some one with her. He had two young
men with him, but she did not know item,
as the light was burning dimly. Her little
daughter was absent that night with a lady
friend, and she was alone. She heard them
at the door. but he disguised his voice. He
mad visited her on Sunday afternoon, and
saw the bolts on her door. Mrs. Close is a
middle-aged and well-appearing lady, and
some time ago had her husband placed under
bonds to keep the peace towards her. There
appears to be some trouble between Them of
a domestic character. Fined 500, or six
months. Appeal taken. He was also re-
quired to renew his bonds of 5000 10 keep the
peace toward his wife.
THEFTs.
James Parker, larceny of a kit of fish worI IN
$3.50 from n. w. Burchell grocer; 500 or 80
days IN Jail. Sarah Summers, little col
ored girl, was arraigned on the charge of
stealing cape in the house of Mrs. Eckert
on Virginia avenue, where she called to as SIX
aims yesterday. She was invited in to warm
herself, and while Mrs K. was preparing her
something To eat she picked up the cape.
Her tender age, only eight years, induced
the court to dismiss the charge, instead of
sending her To Jail, as there is no provision
for little girls in the Reform school.
ASSAULTS.
Anna Morrison, assault and battery on
Jenny Cockerill; So or so days. VIVA. Wood
ward pleaded guilty TO an assault and bat
terry ON Maggie Woodward, his wife, SO and
costs. Andrew Brown, assault and battery
on John +. Thomas, both cOlored. Thomas
testified that last night he was in the act OF
taking trunk off from WOrmley's coach
when Brown objected and struck him three
times In the face with his clenched fists.
Witness clamped him and bit his finger,
when they got their faces together. and each
got teeth marks on their lips. Both their
faces were badly bit, but Brown appearing
To have commenced il without cause the
court imposed $40 fine and costs